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Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva, won the Arizona CD7 congressional seat, becoming the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress, and will serve the final months of her father's term, strengthening Democratic presence in the district.
Adelita Grijalva is projected to win a special election in Arizona, becoming the state's first Latina to serve in Congress, representing the 7th District and succeeding her late father, Raúl Grijalva. Her victory marks a significant milestone for Latinx representation and Democratic politics in the state, where Latinx voters are a key demographic. Grijalva aims to focus on issues like reproductive rights, environmental protection, and education, continuing her family's legacy while establishing her own priorities.
The storeowners of Las Palmitas Mini Market in Los Angeles, who sold the $1 billion Powerball ticket, believe the winner is an elderly Latina woman from their local community. The winner has yet to come forward, but the storeowners plan to review security footage to confirm their suspicions. The winner has the option to receive the full prize paid out over 29 years or take a lump sum upfront. The storeowners will also receive a portion of the jackpot as per California law. Celebrations at the store were interrupted by a woman claiming to be the winner, but she left without showing a ticket or giving her name. The storeowners are unsure of their plans for the money, but may use it for their daughters' education.
Gloria Molina, a longtime political leader in Southern California, has died at the age of 74 after battling terminal cancer for three years. Molina served in various elected roles, including the California state Assembly, Los Angeles City Council, and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. She was the first Latina to serve on both the City Council and Board of Supervisors. Molina was born in Montebello to a Mexican mother and Mexican-American father and grew up in Pico-Rivera. She was a champion for women's health and spearheaded the establishment of Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles.
Advocates for reproductive rights in Florida are concerned that the state's upcoming six-week abortion ban will disproportionately affect Latina and Black women, who already face higher risks of unintended pregnancy and worse economic and mental health outcomes. The law, which was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday, will only take effect if the state's current 15-week ban is upheld in an ongoing legal challenge. The new law includes exceptions for cases where the woman's life is at risk or in cases of rape or incest, but advocates worry that these exceptions may not be sufficient.