JoAnna Mendoza
AZ-06
Attacked tax breaks and handouts for Big Tech and data centers
My opponent voted for a massive multibillion-dollar tax cut for data centers in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill.News story, October 13, 2026
Supported stronger oversight of data-center development
When it comes to data centers, I am deeply concerned about water usage, utility costs, and our local communities’ autonomy to make the best decisions for themselves. As new industries like data centers emerge, I am committed to fighting to make sure that these industries bring their own energy and don’t drive up costs for Arizonans, and I believe strongly that localities should have decision-making power in all processes. My priority is keeping utility costs from rising, protecting workers and consumers, and safeguarding our limited water supply.News story, October 13, 2026
As new industries like data centers expand, JoAnna will fight to make sure that these industries bring their own energy and don’t drive up costs for Arizonans.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Developer responsibility for infrastructure and utility costs
When it comes to data centers, I am deeply concerned about water usage, utility costs, and our local communities’ autonomy to make the best decisions for themselves. As new industries like data centers emerge, I am committed to fighting to make sure that these industries bring their own energy and don’t drive up costs for Arizonans, and I believe strongly that localities should have decision-making power in all processes. My priority is keeping utility costs from rising, protecting workers and consumers, and safeguarding our limited water supply.News story, October 13, 2026
As new industries like data centers expand, JoAnna will fight to make sure that these industries bring their own energy and don’t drive up costs for Arizonans.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Enforceable water, energy, and community protections
When it comes to data centers, I am deeply concerned about water usage, utility costs, and our local communities’ autonomy to make the best decisions for themselves. As new industries like data centers emerge, I am committed to fighting to make sure that these industries bring their own energy and don’t drive up costs for Arizonans, and I believe strongly that localities should have decision-making power in all processes. My priority is keeping utility costs from rising, protecting workers and consumers, and safeguarding our limited water supply.News story, October 13, 2026
Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies. In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses. I oppose privatizing Medicare and support adding vision, hearing, and dental coverage.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
She opposes privatizing Medicare, which would lead to higher prices and worse care for patients, and supports expanding coverage to include vision, hearing, and dental.Campaign website (undated)
Called to reverse the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA coverage
We need to revert the cuts that have been made to AHCCCS and Medicaid,News story, September 17, 2026
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies. In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses. I oppose privatizing Medicare and support adding vision, hearing, and dental coverage.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
That’s why JoAnna will work to reverse disastrous cuts to healthcare, including to AHCCCS and enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.Campaign website (undated)
In Congress, I'll fight to reverse Ciscomani's healthcare cuts and keep care in our rural communities.Post on X, September 23, 2026
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
And in terms of, you know, the cuts, look, we need to restore the Medicaid cuts.PBS, October 1, 2026
I’ll fight to restore AHCCCS cuts, keep rural hospitals open, and address the shortage of doctors and nurses.Local public media voter guide / candidate survey (undated)
JoAnna will work to reverse disastrous cuts to healthcare, including to AHCCCS and enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
The article detailed Mendoza’s commitment to end reckless tariffs, reverse Medicaid and SNAP cuts, expand apprenticeships and technical education programs, and reverse tax cuts for billionaires and the ultrawealthy.Campaign website, October 8, 2026
Called for lowering prescription-drug prices
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies. In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses. I oppose privatizing Medicare and support adding vision, hearing, and dental coverage.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
In Congress, JoAnna will fight to protect healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions, expand the number of prescription drug prices Medicare can negotiate, and invest in training more doctors and nurses.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Called for restoring ACA subsidies
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies. In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses. I oppose privatizing Medicare and support adding vision, hearing, and dental coverage.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
That’s why JoAnna will work to reverse disastrous cuts to healthcare, including to AHCCCS and enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.Campaign website (undated)
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
JoAnna will work to reverse disastrous cuts to healthcare, including to AHCCCS and enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
JoAnna will also fight to restore funding for programs that help farmers, including enhanced ACA subsidies.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Government price negotiation
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies. In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses. I oppose privatizing Medicare and support adding vision, hearing, and dental coverage.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
In Congress, JoAnna will fight to protect healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions, expand the number of prescription drug prices Medicare can negotiate, and invest in training more doctors and nurses.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Adding dental, vision, and/or hearing to Medicare
I will work to reverse cuts to AHCCCS and enhanced ACA subsidies. In Congress, I will protect coverage for pre-existing conditions, expand Medicare drug price negotiation, and train more doctors and nurses. I oppose privatizing Medicare and support adding vision, hearing, and dental coverage.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
She opposes privatizing Medicare, which would lead to higher prices and worse care for patients, and supports expanding coverage to include vision, hearing, and dental.Campaign website (undated)
Called for higher taxes on billionaires and the wealthy
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.Local public media voter guide / candidate survey (undated)
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.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
In Congress, I’ll cancel tax cuts for billionairesBallotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
My position on taxes is simple: corporations and billionaires need to pay their fair share, and our working families need PERMANENT relief.Post on X, October 19, 2026
I believe in a fair tax code where the wealthiest in this country and the corporations who are making millions are paying their fair share so that working people in our communities don't have to have two or three jobs just to make ends meet.PBS, October 9, 2026
Mendoza has a proven record of calling for tax cuts for hardworking families — not billionaires and corporations — and for a modernized tax code where the wealthiest pay their fair shareCampaign website, September 10, 2026
And I think that we can start lowering costs by actually reversing all of the tax cuts to billionaires that my opponent voted for in H.R. 1.Debate, September 11, 2026
The article detailed Mendoza’s commitment to end reckless tariffs, reverse Medicaid and SNAP cuts, expand apprenticeships and technical education programs, and reverse tax cuts for billionaires and the ultrawealthy.Campaign website, October 8, 2026
we can start by, you know, working on trying to uh eliminate these tariffs or raising the costs of prices. for folks, especially our border cities. I mean, those local those uh border communities, they rely on on legal trade with Mexico, our oldest trading partner. Um, you know, we can also ensure that we reinstate those safety net programs like SNAP, which is devastated. Um, it's close to about 500,000 people in the state of Arizona that have been impacted by this. in addition to ensuring that uh that we're that the top 1% the wealthy are are paying their share of taxes.Video, October 27, 2026
in addition to ensuring that uh that we're that the top 1% the wealthy are are paying their share of taxes.Video, October 27, 2026
Called for corporations to pay more in taxes
My position on taxes is simple: corporations and billionaires need to pay their fair share, and our working families need PERMANENT relief.Post on X, October 19, 2026
I believe in a fair tax code where the wealthiest in this country and the corporations who are making millions are paying their fair share so that working people in our communities don't have to have two or three jobs just to make ends meet.PBS, October 9, 2026
Called for stronger competition and limits on monopoly power
Crack down on corporations that overcharge us and engage in price-fixing.Campaign press release, September 10, 2026
Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence
Getting big, dark, and foreign money out of our politics and empowering small donorsJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress
In Congress, Jo will stand up to lobbyists and special interests, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and put Arizona families ahead of politics as usual.Facebook/Instagram ad, September 4, 2026
Ban members of Congress from trading stocks and getting rich on the job.Campaign press release, September 10, 2026
JoAnna supports banning members of Congress, their families, and other top government officials from trading individual stocks while in office.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules
Strengthening ethics, transparency, and accountability laws for public officialsJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Reforming the Supreme Court
requiring an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme CourtJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code.
Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules
Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code.
Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs
We can also ensure that we end the tariffs because they're raising prices everywhere.Debate, September 11, 2026
Reverse the Trump tariffs driving up our grocery bills.Campaign press release, September 10, 2026
I'll fight to [music] stop the tariffs raising prices everywhere we turn, and take on politicians who cut our health care to fund billionaire tax [music] cuts and more foreign wars.Video ad, June 24, 2026
She will work to modernize the Child Tax Credit to deliver relief to working families and oppose reckless tariffs that drive up costs.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
The article detailed Mendoza’s commitment to end reckless tariffs, reverse Medicaid and SNAP cuts, expand apprenticeships and technical education programs, and reverse tax cuts for billionaires and the ultrawealthy.Campaign website, October 8, 2026
we can start by, you know, working on trying to uh eliminate these tariffs or raising the costs of prices. for folks, especially our border cities. I mean, those local those uh border communities, they rely on on legal trade with Mexico, our oldest trading partner. Um, you know, we can also ensure that we reinstate those safety net programs like SNAP, which is devastated. Um, it's close to about 500,000 people in the state of Arizona that have been impacted by this. in addition to ensuring that uh that we're that the top 1% the wealthy are are paying their share of taxes.Video, October 27, 2026
Called for stopping price gouging
In Congress, I will work to lower costs by cracking down on price gouging that costs families thousands more a year by strengthening consumer protections and stopping unfair price disparities in rural communities.News story, October 13, 2026
Crack down on corporations that overcharge us and engage in price-fixing.Campaign press release, September 10, 2026
In Congress, JoAnna will work to lower costs by cracking down on price gouging costing families an extra $2,000 a year by strengthening consumer protections and stopping unfair price disparities in rural communities.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Called for making child care more affordable
Jo will bring battle-tested leadership to fix the broken systems in DC, fight for working families, and tackle the cost of food, gas, housing, and child care.Facebook or Instagram ad, August 25, 2026
Called for lowering household utility bills
JoAnna will stand up and protect local solar projects that bring energy online faster, lower costs, and reduce harmful pollution in our airCampaign website, October 15, 2026
In Congress, JoAnna will support investments in American-made energy, including clean energy, which will save money for ratepayers. While Ciscomani has sided with utility companies and voted to roll back clean energy investments, JoAnna will stand up and protect local solar projects that bring energy online faster, lower costs, and reduce harmful pollution in our airCampaign website, October 15, 2026
While Ciscomani has sided with utility companies and voted to roll back clean energy investments, JoAnna will stand up and protect local solar projects that bring energy online faster, lower costs, and reduce harmful pollution in our air.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
In Congress, JoAnna will support investments in American-made energy, including clean energy, which will save money for ratepayers.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies
Ciscomani has voted with Mike Johnson 100% of the time, including to gut Arizonans’ healthcare, protect reckless tariffs, and greenlight another forever war in Iran that’s raising prices at the pump and putting American troops at risk.Campaign website, September 30, 2026
Named policies to lower household utility bills: utility-rate rules, bill assistance, or lower-cost energy and grid policies
In Congress, JoAnna will support investments in American-made energy, including clean energy, which will save money for ratepayers. While Ciscomani has sided with utility companies and voted to roll back clean energy investments, JoAnna will stand up and protect local solar projects that bring energy online faster, lower costs, and reduce harmful pollution in our airCampaign website, October 15, 2026
Lower-cost energy, grid, or efficiency policies
In Congress, JoAnna will support investments in American-made energy, including clean energy, which will save money for ratepayers. While Ciscomani has sided with utility companies and voted to roll back clean energy investments, JoAnna will stand up and protect local solar projects that bring energy online faster, lower costs, and reduce harmful pollution in our airCampaign website, October 15, 2026
Criticized Democratic leaders for failing to stand with working people
I've been uh a vocal critic of how the Democratic Party has left, you know, veterans, our service members, rural folks, working folks behind.Video, October 27, 2026
Supported stronger union organizing and collective-bargaining rights
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.Local public media voter guide / candidate survey (undated)
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.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
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. Social Security is a lifeline for older Arizonans who have worked their entire lives, paid into the system, and deserve to retire with dignity. And as someone with an aging parent, I know that the Social Security benefit isn't enough to cover basic necessities. I will oppose any efforts to cut seniors' hard-earned benefits.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
Southern AZ workers deserve fair pay, a safe workplace, and the right to organize without fear.Post on X, October 14, 2026
JoAnna also strongly supports the right to unionize and believes workers should be treated with dignity and have a fair shot at the American Dream.Campaign website (undated)
Called for making housing more affordable
I also support banning big corporations and out-of-state investors from buying up single-family homes and driving up rent and prices.Local public media voter guide / candidate survey (undated)
Called for restricting corporate, private equity, and hedge fund purchases of homes
I also support banning big corporations and out-of-state investors from buying up single-family homes and driving up rent and prices.Local public media voter guide / candidate survey (undated)
Supported protecting or expanding abortion access
It's been four years since Roe was overturned. A woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions is non-negotiable, and no politician should be able to take it away. Arizonans said that loud and clear with Prop 139. In Congress, I'll fight to protect those rights for #AZ06.Bluesky, June 24, 2026
Expanding clean energy
JoAnna will stand up and protect local solar projects that bring energy online faster, lower costs, and reduce harmful pollution in our airCampaign website, October 15, 2026
In Congress, JoAnna will support investments in American-made energy, including clean energy, which will save money for ratepayers.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
Strengthening pollution protections
In Congress, I will fight to strengthen water infrastructure, secure Arizona’s fair share of Colorado River resources, protect groundwater, and clean up contaminants like PFAS to ensure safe drinking water.News story, October 13, 2026
Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement
Y también se necesitan cambios por parte de los agentes de ICE. Tienen que dejar de usar máscaras, tienen que recibir el entrenamiento adecuado, necesitan ser debidamente investigados...News story, October 28, 2026
Y yo quiero servir en ese comité para asegurar que la gente que está cubriendo estos puestos de trabajo como agentes de ICE están entrenados de la manera adecuada, que hay verificaciones de antecedentes, y que ese dinero realmente se destina a mantener la frontera segura, no lo que estamos viendo ahora.News story, October 28, 2026
We can enforce the law while protecting due process and treating every person with dignity. Cases like Karla Toledo’s must be a wake-up call for us all. I support creating legal pathways to citizenship for people who work hard, follow the law, and contribute to their communities. I also support legislation to strengthen oversight of detention facilities and restore independent audits.News story, October 13, 2026
I support legal pathways to citizenship for hard workers who follow the law, and stronger detention facility oversight.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
what we're seeing right now with with the Department of Homeland Security is unconstitutional and is unlawful. And really, you know who is to blame for that? Leadership. Because leadership starts at the top. If your subordinates, if people who you are responsible of uh for leading are committing crimes, are committing uh are violating um the the standard operating procedures or the regulations, they need to be held accountable.Video, February 26, 2026
That means supporting the officers who serve honorably while insisting on training, body cameras, clear identification, lawful conduct, and meaningful oversight.News story, September 10, 2026
So we need to rein in rogue Ice agents, and we need to make sure that we're working with our local law enforcementPBS, October 1, 2026
JoAnna also supports Senator Kelly and Senator Gallego’s bicameral Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
She supports legislation to strengthen oversight of detention facilities and restore independent audits.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
ICE agents need to be held accountable for the things that they're doing.Interview, July 20, 2026
This administration ICE is ICE agents are rounding up veterans. They're rounding up teachers. They're rounding up moms. They're rounding up people who have been pillars in the communityInterview, May 7, 2026
We can do all of these things without uh without targeting our communities, without um without detaining children and American citizens.Interview, February 26, 2026
responsible of uh for leading are committing crimes, are committing uh are violating um the the standard operating procedures or the regulations, they need to be held accountable.Interview, February 26, 2026
I believe in a fair immigration system that reflects our values as Americans. No one should be forced from their home, separated from their family, or denied due process without a lawful basis, especially veterans who have served our country.News story, October 13, 2026
We need to have hearings on the actions of several agencies, including Homeland Security,News story, November 6, 2025
Due-process protections
We can enforce the law while protecting due process and treating every person with dignity. Cases like Karla Toledo’s must be a wake-up call for us all. I support creating legal pathways to citizenship for people who work hard, follow the law, and contribute to their communities. I also support legislation to strengthen oversight of detention facilities and restore independent audits.News story, October 13, 2026
I believe in a fair immigration system that reflects our values as Americans. No one should be forced from their home, separated from their family, or denied due process without a lawful basis, especially veterans who have served our country.News story, October 13, 2026
Stronger enforcement accountability
Y también se necesitan cambios por parte de los agentes de ICE. Tienen que dejar de usar máscaras, tienen que recibir el entrenamiento adecuado, necesitan ser debidamente investigados...News story, October 28, 2026
Y yo quiero servir en ese comité para asegurar que la gente que está cubriendo estos puestos de trabajo como agentes de ICE están entrenados de la manera adecuada, que hay verificaciones de antecedentes, y que ese dinero realmente se destina a mantener la frontera segura, no lo que estamos viendo ahora.News story, October 28, 2026
We can enforce the law while protecting due process and treating every person with dignity. Cases like Karla Toledo’s must be a wake-up call for us all. I support creating legal pathways to citizenship for people who work hard, follow the law, and contribute to their communities. I also support legislation to strengthen oversight of detention facilities and restore independent audits.News story, October 13, 2026
I support legal pathways to citizenship for hard workers who follow the law, and stronger detention facility oversight.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
what we're seeing right now with with the Department of Homeland Security is unconstitutional and is unlawful. And really, you know who is to blame for that? Leadership. Because leadership starts at the top. If your subordinates, if people who you are responsible of uh for leading are committing crimes, are committing uh are violating um the the standard operating procedures or the regulations, they need to be held accountable.Video, February 26, 2026
That means supporting the officers who serve honorably while insisting on training, body cameras, clear identification, lawful conduct, and meaningful oversight.News story, September 10, 2026
So we need to rein in rogue Ice agents, and we need to make sure that we're working with our local law enforcementPBS, October 1, 2026
She supports legislation to strengthen oversight of detention facilities and restore independent audits.Campaign website, October 15, 2026
ICE agents need to be held accountable for the things that they're doing.Interview, July 20, 2026
responsible of uh for leading are committing crimes, are committing uh are violating um the the standard operating procedures or the regulations, they need to be held accountable.Interview, February 26, 2026
We need to have hearings on the actions of several agencies, including Homeland Security,News story, November 6, 2025
Supporting a path to citizenship
We can enforce the law while protecting due process and treating every person with dignity. Cases like Karla Toledo’s must be a wake-up call for us all. I support creating legal pathways to citizenship for people who work hard, follow the law, and contribute to their communities. I also support legislation to strengthen oversight of detention facilities and restore independent audits.News story, October 13, 2026
I support legal pathways to citizenship for hard workers who follow the law, and stronger detention facility oversight.Ballotpedia candidate survey, September 30, 2026
That’s why I support creating a path to citizenship for people who work hard, follow the law, and contribute to their communities.Local public media voter guide / candidate survey (undated)
Supported stronger checks on executive power
And it means demanding that Congress do its job before any president sends our troops into war.Campaign email, May 25, 2026
And so, anyways, all that to say is that, you know, Congress really needs to be a part of thoseInterview, March 10, 2026
"I agree Iran should not have access to nuclear weapons, and if that was the case and there was intelligence then why not take it to the House intelligence committee so that we can have actually Congress pass the War Power(s) Resolution, so we can make sure our troops over in Iran are successful in their mission,".News article, September 10, 2026
Banning partisan gerrymandering
Ending partisan gerrymanderingJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Supported strengthening voting rights
we need to make sure that we're not disenfranchising folks who live in rural communities who rely on vote by mailDebate, September 11, 2026
Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it
Ciscomani has voted with Mike Johnson 100% of the time, including to gut Arizonans’ healthcare, protect reckless tariffs, and greenlight another forever war in Iran that’s raising prices at the pump and putting American troops at risk.Campaign website, September 30, 2026
End the Iran war driving up our gas costs.Campaign press release, September 10, 2026
My opponent, Quansistance Demani, is spineless. He has not said a single word pushing back on the president and this reckless warInterview, June 11, 2026
He has not said a single word pushing back on the president and this reckless war.Interview, June 11, 2026
Called for a specific diplomatic step or civilian protections
Asked about the war in Iran, the candidate discussed conditions before committing ground troops:
if we're going to commit troops, we need to make sure that we've exhausted all other options. That includes diplomacy, negotiations before we commit uh to putting troops on the ground.Video, May 7, 2026