Daniel Butierez's campaign is focused on change: it's on his campaign signs, his speeches and his debate statements.
Despite being redistricted twice, Arizona's Seventh Congressional District has never been represented by a Republican. Butierez says it's time for new leadership.
Ive built a business," Butierez said when asked why he's the man for the job. "Ive been to prison. Ive been homeless. Ive been hooked on drugs. Ive walked in the shoes of just about everyone out there except politicians.
This year, Butierez is hoping to take his cowboy boots to Washington D.C., bringing change back to Southern Arizona.
This is his second time running for the CD7 seat, just a few months after his first run against the late Ral Grijalva. He says progressive leadership hasn't helped the district.