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.

A special election for a vacant congressional seat in southern Arizona has become a tussle about the need for change in the Democratic party. After Rep. Raúl Grijalva died in March, Deja Foxx, 25, is gaining ground in the special Democratic primary in Arizona’s 7th District,

A special election primary in Arizona’s 7th District on Tuesday was the latest flare-up of the Democratic Party’s clashes over age and experience as candidates vie to replace the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva.