The congressional race in Arizona’s 7th District drew attention after activist Deja Foxx lost the contest to Adelita Grijalva.
Foxx built a strong online following, but analysts say local political networks and long-standing community ties played a major role in the outcome.
Meanwhile, figures like Zohran Mamdani have found success through years of grassroots organizing.
Observers say the results highlight a key lesson in politics: social media visibility alone rarely replaces local support and on-the-ground campaigning.
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