Clean Elections Successfully Delivers CD 7 Debates Following Unexpected Vacancy

PHOENIX, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Elections, Arizona's premier non-partisan voter education organization, announces the conclusion of successfully produced candidate debates for the Congressional District 7 vacancy following the passing of longtime Arizona Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva. As the state's only statutorily authorized provider of candidate debates, Clean Elections responded to this unexpected, yet immediate need to provide critical information to voters participating in the scheduled special election.

The televised debates were hosted in Tucson, Ariz., located in Congressional District 7. The planning process prioritized accessibility for all voters, particularly those living in the district, with special attention to constituencies that consume information in either English or Spanish. The debates also featured American Sign Language interpreters who delivered real-time on-screen translation, ensuring comprehensive access to the democratic process.

"The successful production of these debates ensures that voters in Congressional District 7 have access to the information they need to make informed decisions at the ballot box," said Gina Roberts, Clean Elections, Voter Education Director. "We appreciate the support of our partners whose close collaboration assured that deadlines were met and that our participating candidates had a positive experience."

As early voting commences leading up to the Special Election on September 23, voters can rewatch this important content. The general debate, which was held on August 26 between the respective front runners Daniel Francis Butierez, Sr. (R) and Adelita Grijalva (D) is archived on the Clean Elections YouTube Channel.

Through a strategic partnership with the Arizona Media Association (AMA) and its media brands, the Clean Elections Congressional District 7 Debates reach was substantive and highlighted below:

Primary Debates Coverage

• Television: 14 total airings across 7 stations in Tucson, Phoenix, and Yuma, including live English broadcasts and delayed Spanish coverage on Telemundo.
• Radio: 16 total airings across 8 stations, with 6 English-language simulcasts and 2 Spanish-language broadcasts.
• Digital: 51 streaming sources total, with 37 English streams and 14 Spanish streams covering both Republican and Democratic primaries.

General Election Coverage

• Television: 5 stations provided coverage across Tucson, Phoenix, and Yuma.
• Radio: 8 stations total, including 6 in southern Arizona and 2 in Phoenix metro, with Spanish-language coverage on KNUV La Onda 1190AM serving Congressional District 7.
• Digital: 27 streaming sources offered statewide accessibility with 20 English and 7 Spanish options, plus delayed coverage on KTAR Phoenix.

Voters can find out when and where to tune into Arizona debates by visiting the debate page on the Clean Elections website. Follow Clean Elections on Facebook (@AZCleanElections) and Instagram (@AZCleanElections) for the latest nonpartisan election information.

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SOURCE Citizens Clean Elections Commission