TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – First lady Jill Biden touched down in Tucson as the sun set Friday evening.

Biden's desert stop is part of his “Women for Biden-Harris” tour, which began in Atlanta.

The first lady was met on the tarmac by Pima County Supervisor and Board Chair Adelita Grijalva, who was accompanied by her daughter.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero was unable to attend as she is currently on a trade trip to Mexico City with Governor Katie Hobbs.

First Lady Jill Biden is scheduled to speak Saturday morning at the 20th anniversary celebration of Arizona List, a political group dedicated to electing pro-choice women across this battleground state.

“I think this is a great sign not just of Arizona, but of Arizona women and the power of our vote,” says Claire Kneipp, political director of Arizona List.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Biden to kick off Women’s History Month and begin our campaign’s efforts to reach out to women and women voters.”

Our Eric Fink asked Pima County Republican Chairman Dave Smith for his reaction to the first lady's visit.

“Jill Biden's visit comes amid a border crisis that is overwhelmingly impacting the Tucson area, and the president is as concerned about the problems posed by opening the border as he is about the health crisis,” Smith said in a statement. We need to show that.” Among the Native Americans of Arizona. ”

The first lady is expected to voice support for the Arizona Abortion Access Initiative as pro-choice groups vie to get a ballot measure before Arizona voters this November.

“Not only is she targeting the states where we are fighting for reproductive rights, but she could also be a strong target in these presidential elections,” Kneipp said.