JoAnna Mendoza

JoAnna Mendoza is a Marine Corps veteran, daughter of farmworkers, and the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 6th Congressional District. She has significantly outraised incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani.

Incumbency status: challenger

Residence: Pinal County, AZ

Biography

JoAnna Mendoza was born and raised in Pinal County, Arizona. She grew up in a farmworker family, experiencing firsthand the challenges of poverty. She is a Marine Corps veteran who served her country. She is the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 6th Congressional District and has significantly outraised incumbent Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani in early 2026 fundraising.

Professional background

Marine Corps veteran; Community organizer

Military service

U.S. Marine Corps veteran

In this race

Issue positions

healthcare-aca-medicaid (healthcare)
Mendoza will reverse AHCCCS and ACA subsidy cuts. — "Candidate statement."
immigration-border-security (immigration)
Mendoza supports deporting violent criminals and creating legal pathways to citizenship. In a 2020 candidate forum, Mendoza agreed with defunding police, advocating for a 'reallocation' of police funding. — "Candidate statements, 2020 candidate forum."
public-safety-crime (public-safety)
In a 2020 candidate forum, Mendoza agreed with defunding police. She also stated she would decriminalize sex work to benefit trans women of color. — "2020 candidate forum, candidate statement."
social-policy-gender-identity (social-policy)
In 2020, Mendoza stated she would decriminalize sex work to benefit trans women of color. — "Candidate statement."
energy-climate (energy-climate)
Mendoza supports investments in clean energy and water security. — "Candidate statement."

Ratings & scores

  • Reproductive Freedom for All (NARAL): Endorsed (2025)