Arizona’s 6th District race

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports middle-class tax relief and price-gouging bans

Mendoza advocates for lowering costs for families by modernizing the Child Tax Credit, making tax cuts on tips and overtime permanent, and cracking down on price gouging. She opposes broad tariffs that increase consumer prices and pledges to protect Social Security benefits from legislative cuts.

• Cancel tax cuts for billionaires and expand the Child Tax Credit.
• Make federal tax cuts on overtime pay and tips permanent.
• Pass the PRO Act and support livable wages for workers.
• Oppose federal benefit cuts to Social Security and explore benefit increases.

“In Congress, I’ll cancel tax cuts for billionaires, expand the Child Tax Credit, make tax cuts on overtime and tips permanent, and support the PRO Act.”

“Spineless Members of Congress like Juan Ciscomani continue to vote to drive up the costs of groceries, energy, and gas, put healthcare out of reach, and make our communities less safe.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Supports spending cuts and lower taxes

Ciscomani emphasizes curbing federal spending to tame inflation, reducing tax burdens on families and small businesses, and cutting federal regulations. He voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) and signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

• Voted for H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) providing tax policy adjustments and spending reconciliation.
• Voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 to cap federal spending and raise the debt limit.
• Signed the Americans for Tax Reform Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
• Advocates for balanced federal budgets and lighter regulations on small businesses.

“Mendoza is far more aligned with the priorities of the extreme left than the concerns of everyday Arizonans struggling with rising costs.”

“Common sense reduction in spending is needed immediately.”

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports port security and legal citizenship pathways

Mendoza supports securing ports of entry, combating cartel drug smuggling, and deporting violent offenders while establishing lawful pathways to citizenship. She advocates for independent oversight of detention facilities and co-sponsoring accountable immigration enforcement legislation.

• Strengthen security and staffing at official ports of entry.
• Target cartels and intercept illegal fentanyl and weapons smuggling.
• Establish legal pathways to citizenship for law-abiding immigrant workers.
• Support the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act and detention facility oversight.

“I'll work with anyone to secure ports of entry, deport violent criminals, hold cartels accountable, and keep immigration enforcement lawful.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Supports border wall completion and strict enforcement

Ciscomani supports an all-of-the-above border strategy that includes finishing the border wall, deploying border technology, and expanding law enforcement personnel. In Congress, he voted for mandatory voter citizenship verification and enhanced deportation measures for non-citizens.

• Voted for the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) mandating detention of non-citizens arrested for theft or burglary.
• Voted for the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875) to make DUI grounds for deportation.
• Voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring proof of citizenship to register for federal elections.
• Supports completing physical border wall construction and increasing Border Patrol agents.

“Juan supports a comprehensive, all-of-the-above approach to secure the border to stop drug cartels and human traffickers. This means putting boots on the ground, deploying new technology, and finishing the wall.”

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports protecting Medicaid, ACA, and Medicare benefits

Mendoza opposes cuts to Medicaid (AHCCCS) and enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, warning that federal reductions harm rural healthcare facilities. She favors expanding Medicare drug price negotiations, opposing Medicare privatization, and adding vision, hearing, and dental coverage.

• Reverse healthcare cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies.
• Protect pre-existing condition protections and expand Medicare prescription drug negotiation.
• Oppose Medicare privatization and add dental, vision, and hearing benefits to Medicare.
• Invest in training programs for rural doctors and nurses.

“Cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill put rural healthcare facilities across Southern Arizona especially at risk. I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Supports free-market healthcare and retiree care access

Ciscomani supports accessible and affordable healthcare for Southern Arizona retirees while opposing government-run healthcare systems. He voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) and highlights securing federal funding for cancer research.

• Voted for H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) addressing federal healthcare appropriations.
• Highlights securing record federal funding for cancer research during his House tenure.
• Supports reliable, market-based healthcare access tailored for senior citizens and retirees.

“This district is home to many retirees. There must be access to reliable, affordable healthcare.”

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports clean energy investments and water infrastructure

Mendoza advocates investing in clean energy and local solar projects to lower utility costs for ratepayers. She prioritizes securing Arizona's share of Colorado River water, protecting groundwater, cleaning up PFAS contaminants, and passing a five-year Farm Bill.

• Protect local solar projects and clean energy incentives to reduce ratepayer costs.
• Secure Colorado River water allocations and protect local groundwater supplies.
• Remediate PFAS chemicals to ensure safe drinking water in rural communities.
• Support a five-year Farm Bill for agricultural producers and oppose equipment tariffs.

“In Congress, JoAnna will support investments in American-made energy, including clean energy, which will save money for ratepayers.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Supports domestic energy production and water conservation

Ciscomani favors domestic energy independence by expanding oil, natural gas, and coal production while streamlining pipeline permits. He also supports bipartisan efforts to secure reliable, safe water supplies and water infrastructure across Southern Arizona.

• Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) to boost fossil fuel production and ease pipeline permitting.
• Voted to repeal green energy tax credits under the Limit, Save, Grow Act.
• Supports funding for local water infrastructure projects in Arizona's 6th District.

“Our country’s dependence on foreign energy must be eliminated. We need to secure America’s energy independence.”

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports expanding VA healthcare and diplomatic national defense

As a 20-year veteran of the Navy and Marine Corps, Mendoza promises to protect VA funding, expand rural telehealth, and crackdown on predatory benefit claim sharks. She supports strengthening international alliances like NATO while requiring congressional approval before committing U.S. troops abroad.

• Protect VA funding and reverse efficiency-related budget cuts to veteran care.
• Expand rural VA specialty care, telehealth, and mental health services.
• Pass legislation protecting veterans from predatory claim sharks.
• Support NATO alliances and demand congressional authorization for foreign military deployments.

“She will always fight to protect veterans’ healthcare and benefits, and will be a vocal opponent of cuts to the VA.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Supports military base funding and VA housing access

Ciscomani serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and focuses on securing resources for local installations like Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Fort Huachuca. He voted for national defense authorizations and expanded veteran homeownership initiatives.

• Serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and Appropriations Committee.
• Voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670).
• Supported measures making homeownership programs more accessible to veterans.
• Advocates for defense spending that protects local military bases in AZ-06.

“Our military personnel fight to protect our country, and in Congress, Juan will fight to defend the critical missions carried out at these installations, protect our air space, and support our men and women in uniform.”

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports police funding, body cameras, and crisis response

Mendoza rejects calls to slash law enforcement budgets, supporting police funding, officer training, and body cameras. She advocates incorporating crisis response professionals into public safety efforts to improve transparency and community trust.

• Oppose cutting police budgets and support law enforcement resource allocation.
• Provide funding for officer training and body-worn cameras.
• Hire community crisis responders to work alongside law enforcement.
• Hold violent offenders and drug traffickers accountable.

“JoAnna does not support slashing police budgets, and she also believes that public safety is stronger when we invest in hiring more crisis response professionals, improve transparency, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Supports law enforcement funding and strict criminal laws

Ciscomani advocates for full backing of law enforcement officers and first responders. He highlights securing federal funds for police cars and firefighter equipment and supports federal legislation deporting non-citizens convicted of impaired driving.

• Delivered over $60 million for local district projects, including police cars and firefighter equipment.
• Voted for the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (H.R. 875).
• Pledges unwavering support for law enforcement and first responders.

“And our community’s first responders must be supported as they risk their lives daily to protect our communities. Juan will back the blue and stand with our police, fire, and all first responders.”

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports congressional stock trading bans and public town halls

Mendoza proposes banning members of Congress and their immediate families from trading individual stocks. She promises to hold regular 'Congress in Your Community' town halls and adopt mobile platforms for direct constituent feedback.

• Ban members of Congress, top officials, and families from trading individual stocks.
• Reinstate regular town halls across rural and underserved district areas in her first 100 days.
• Adopt a mobile constituent engagement platform for real-time legislative updates.

“JoAnna supports banning members of Congress, their families, and other top government officials from trading individual stocks while in office.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Emphasizes bipartisan legislative effectiveness and judicial reform

Ciscomani highlights independent rankings designating him as Arizona's most bipartisan and effective lawmaker. He voted for federal judicial reform limiting nationwide district court injunctions and supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

• Ranked as Arizona's most effective lawmaker by the Center for Effective Lawmaking.
• Recognized as the most bipartisan House member from Arizona by the Lugar Center.
• Voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R. 4405) to release unclassified DOJ records.
• Voted for the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (H.R. 1526) limiting nationwide injunctions.

“In 2025, Juan was named one of the most effective members of the House of Representatives during his first term in the 118th Congress, according to the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking.”

D Democratic JoAnna Mendoza

Supports accessible voting and democratic engagement

Mendoza prioritizes making government accessible and protecting voting rights, securing endorsements from democratic reform groups like Defend the Vote.

• Endorsed by Defend the Vote and democratic advocacy groups.
• Focuses on constituent engagement and accessibility in democratic processes.

“Restoring trust in government means making Congress accessible to the people it serves.”

R Republican Juan Ciscomani

Supports strict voter ID laws and state authority

Ciscomani supports strict voter identification requirements and opposes federalizing election laws. He voted for the SAVE Act to require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration.

• Voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22).
• Opposes federal legislation that overrides state voter ID regulations.
• Advocates for strict voter ID rules to restore confidence in election outcomes.

“Juan will take action to ensure our faith in our elections returns by charting the path forward with common-sense policies like strong voter ID requirements.”