Daniel Hernandez for CD 7 at DGT

by Carolyn Classen, blogger

“Join us to meet and question Daniel Hernandez, former Arizona State Representative, now running for Congress in CD 7, on June 2nd at Noon on Zoom.

You Must Register in Advance for this Event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3oS_xhCYRsOYey_zeYKo-A

Daniel says of himself:

Daniel Hernandez is running for Congress to fight for the progressive values that Southern Arizona families depend on—our rights, our livelihoods, and our democracy.

For Daniel, public service isn’t a choice—it’s a calling. Born and raised in Tucson, Daniel’s mother immigrated from Mexico in search of a better future. His dad worked in construction and volunteered in the community, teaching him the value of hard work and giving back.

At his core, Daniel knows how life-changing access to healthcare can be. As a teenager, he became severely ill without access to healthcare and almost died. It was the healthcare provided by Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program that saved his life. That first-hand experience with healthcare inspired him to do research and help patients.

Daniel worked through college at the University of Arizona, in a cancer research lab, then as a phlebotomist, and finally as a nursing assistant. He learned skills that gave him the preparation to help provide critical first aid to (then CD 8)Congresswoman Gabby Giffords on that terrible day of January 8th, 2011.”

Carolyn’s note: CD7 is the vacant seat upon the death of Congressman Raul Grijalva on March 13, 2025. His eldest daughter Adelita is running for this seat, as well as Daniel, and two other political newcomers. The special primary is on July 15.

Watch Clean Elections debate between Dem candidates on June 10.