May 19, 2013
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
- District: 3rd District, South; western Phoenix suburbs
- Residence: Tucson
- Born: February 19, 1948; Tucson, Ariz.
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Family: Wife, Mona Grijalva; three children
- Education: U. of Arizona, B.A. 1987 (sociology)
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Candidate for Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, 1972; Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, 1974-86; Pima County Board of Supervisors, 1989-2002 (chairman, 1997, 2001-02); U.S. House, 2003-present
- Elected: Elected: 2002 (6th term)
- Committee Assignments: Education & the Workforce (Early Childhood, Elementary & Secondary Education; Health, Employment, Labor & Pensions); Natural Resources (Energy & Mineral Resources; Indian & Alaska Native Affairs; Public Lands and Environmental Regulations - Ranking Member)
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State Information: 3rd District, South; western Phoenix suburbs
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Raul Grijalva (D) | 98,468 | 58.4% |
| Gabriela Saucedo Mercer (R) | 62,663 | 37.1% | ||
| Blanca Guerra (LIBERT) | 7,567 | 4.5% |
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