Democrats are looking to hold the seat for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District in a special election on Tuesday.

Former Pima County supervisor Adelita Grijalva (D) and small businessowner Daniel Butierez (R) face off on Tuesday to replace Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the Democratic candidate’s father, who died in March due to complications related to his cancer treatment, The Hill news outlet reported.

Grijalva is projected to win the seat and serve for the rest of her father’s term after winning her party’s primary in July. The late congressman faced off against Butierez last year, winning the seat by nearly 27 points. Then-Vice President Harris won the district in the presidential election last year by 22 points.

Democrats hold a nearly two-to-one advantage in voter registration in the Hispanic-majority district in southern Arizona.

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