The Brief

TUCSON, Ariz. - Polls are open in Arizona as voters decide on who will replace the late Raúl Grijalva in Congressional District 7.

The backstory:

Grijalva died in March following a battle with cancer. He served in the House for over two decades, representing CD 7, which covers a large portion of southern Arizona, but also stretches into the West Valley .

What's next:

On Sept. 23, a special election is being held to see who will succeed Grijalva. Democrat Adelita Grijalva, Raul's daughter, is facing off against Republican Daniel Butierez.

Green Party candidate Eduardo Quintana and No Labels candidate Richard Grayson are also on the ballot.

The winner will serve the final 15 months of the late congressman's term.

Polls close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

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