Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva was chosen by the people of Arizona to fill her father’s seat in Congress. However, she remains without a desk or office due to a disagreement with Republican Speaker Mike Johnson.
Grijalva set up shop in a small conference room on Capitol Hill during her first visit after winning her seat last month. Her expected office had been locked by Republicans, who are refusing to seat her until the government funding standoff is resolved.
The shutdown has disrupted many services, and Grijalva’s delay adds to the frustration for constituents. Johnson initially said he would swear her in once the House returns to session but then canceled votes again this week, extending her wait. The situation highlights the power struggle between Democrats and Republicans.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/us/politics/adelita-grijalva-house-epstein.html