Tensions within the Democratic Party over age, representation and experience have roiled a special election primary in southwest Arizona, where a young, social media-savvy activist is taking on the daughter of Rep.

The contested special election primary between Adelita Grijalva, Deja Foxx and others highlighted broader intraparty divisions over age, experience and dynastic politics.

Republican nominees competed in Arizona's special primary election for the 7th congressional district seat previously held by the late Democrat Rep. Raúl Grijalva.

The next test of who Democratic voters want to see leading the party will take place Tuesday in southwest Arizona, where three leading candidates are offering competing visions in the primary to fill the late Rep.

Conventional wisdom says Arizona Democrats will elect another Grijalva in CD7. But if they go with a young upstart they could rock the party.

Before she was meeting Donald Trump at the White House, Laura Loomer grew up in Tucson and attended Orme School, a ranch boarding school in Mayer.

The election to replace Rep. Raúl Grijalva has pit an online influencer against the late congressman's daughter

"I was completely and totally boxed out from the very beginning," Surprise Republican Sen. Janae Shamp said in an interview with The Arizona Republic.