Voters are heading to the polls in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday to choose their primary picks to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), who died in March.

Five Democrats are vying for the nomination to represent the blue district in Arizona, which stretches across much of the state’s southern border and includes portions of Tucson.

The contest has largely turned into a three-way race between former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva; former state Rep. Daniel Hernandez; and Gen Z influencer Deja Foxx.

Here are five things to know about the Democratic contest to replace Grijalva:

Grijalva’s daughter is running for the seat

Adelita Grijalva, the daughter of the late congressman, is running to succeed her father. In addition to being a former Pima County supervisor, she has also served on the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. She’s seen as the frontrunner in the race.

She has notably racked up endorsements from both Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), in addition to progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.). Groups like Emily’s List and the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ campaign arm are also backing her in the contest.

While her opponents have suggested she’s benefited from her last name, Adelita Grijalva said her experience and ties within the community make her more than qualified and that she’s formed her own coalition of supporters.

She also noted that 94 percent of her donors have never given to a Grijalva before. She urged voters to look at her track record, saying she has experience tackling the issues she talks about.

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