Who Is Adelita Grijalva's Husband? All About Arizona's First Chicana Rep's Family, Kids, Net Worth

Arizona has found its newest Democratic representative, and for the first time, it’s a Latina! On November 12, 2025, Adelita Grijalva walked onto the House floor to take her oath, making history as she followed in her late father’s footsteps in Congress, immediately pushing the Epstein files vote. As a Democratic representative for Arizona’s seventh district (AZ-07), she officially became the first Latina (and first Chicana) to represent Arizona in the U.S. House of Congress.

Watching her historic achievement from the chamber were the people who meant the most to Adelita, including her husband, Sol Gomez, and their three children, who cheered in joy for their mother, their proud faces beaming in the crowd. As the community celebrates the win, here’s a closer look at Adelita Grijalva’s political roots and her close-knit family.

Adelita Grijalva hails from a political family

Adelita Grijalva, born in 1970, hails from a working-class Mexican American family in Tucson with a history of political involvement. Her grandfather migrated to the U.S. through the Bracero program in 1945. A native Tucsonan, Adelita graduated from Pueblo High School and later earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona. 

Adelita’s father, Raúl Grijalva, served in Congress for more than two decades, representing the district until his passing earlier this year. He was a well-loved U.S. representative who had become an institution in Arizona politics. After his death, Adelita stepped forward to carry on his legacy and serve the community he championed. 

Her widowed mother, Ramona Grijalva, also remains active in public service, serving on the board of the Tucson International Mariachi Conference. A member of the South Tucson project YES Scholarship committee, she is the chairperson of the National REFORMA Scholarship Committee.

Get to know Adelita’s husband and children

Adelita’s identity extends beyond her political roots. Behind her political persona is a woman who remains empowered by her tight-knit family, rooted in love and cultural pride. In her Tucson home, the Latina leader lives with her husband, Sol Gómez, and their three children, Adelina, Raúl, and Joaquín Grijalva. 

Not much information is available about Sol Gomez, who maintains a low public profile, and the same applies to the couple’s three children. Regardless, Sol’s presence doesn’t go unnoticed — over the years, he has been a constant at Adelita’s key milestones, celebrating his wife’s achievements and occasionally bringing their children along.

On November 12, 2025, as she took her oath on the House floor as its newest Democrat, Adelita spoke directly to her children, her husband, and her mother. Speaking in Spanish, she thanked them for their love and support, saying “Muchas gracias por tu apoyo y tu amor” (“Thank you so much for your support and your love.”)

How much is Adelita Grijalva’s net worth?

The exact details of Adelita Grijalva’s public service earnings are not properly documented, except for an election campaign financial summary posted on the FEC's official website. Her personal net worth also remains under wraps for now due to limited independent data. From what we know, between April and October 2025, Grijalva’s election campaign raised around USD 1.5 to 1.6 million. Regardless, considering the span of her career, which spans over two decades, she likely belongs to the lower-to-moderate income range, as is typical in the public sector.

More about Adelita Grijalva’s political career

Though her late father was a key figure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Adelita has also been in politics for over two decades. She began her public service journey at age 31 in 2002. As the youngest woman elected to the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board, she served for 20 years until 2022 as an active advocate for educational equity.

In January 2021, Adelita was elected to the Pima County Board of Supervisors (District 5), where she served until April 4, 2025. After her father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, passed away in March 2025, reportedly from cancer treatment complications, she launched her campaign to succeed him. In July, she won the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District with strong community support, followed by a victory in the special election to the U.S. House of Representatives. 

And now, she has officially sworn in as a rep., making history as the first Latina from Arizona in Congress. As she took her oath before a packed House chamber, her speech deeply resonated with the Latino community. Sealing her historic achievement, she delivered a deeply personal tribute to her community, deliberately choosing the Spanish language this time:

“Este momento es histórico para nuestra comunidad… Es un honor ser la primera Latina en representar a Arizona en el Congreso.” (“This is a historic moment for our community… It is an honour to be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.”)

Throughout her 23-year political career, Adelita Grijalva, 55, has built a reputation in her community as a figure whose story resonates beyond public service. Her rallying cry at the end of her speech was, “Adelante, mi gente” (“Go forward, my people”).

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