Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords campaigned for U.S. Congressional candidate Hiral Tipirneni at a campaign event hosted at the Sun City Grand in Sun City, Arizona on Monday evening.


Giffords was accompanied by her husband, Mark Kelly, and delivered remarks in support of the Democratic candidate. Since Giffords' survival of the Tucson shooting in 2011, she has become a vocal advocate for improved gun legislation.


The event was held prior to the special election in which Tipirneni is facing off against Republican nominee State Senator Debbie Lesko.


The district usually trends Republican, but is considered to be a much closer race than in past election cycles.


You can find photos from the event here: https://flic.kr/s/aHskwSTU4D