# 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.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- Current office: Marine Corps Veteran
- State: AZ
- District: 6
- Race: Arizona's 6th Congressional District 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Pinal County, AZ
- Race rating: Toss-up
- Campaign website: https://www.mendozaforcongress.com

## 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.

## Background

- Professional background: Marine Corps veteran; Community organizer
- Military service: U.S. Marine Corps veteran

## Issue positions

### healthcare-aca-medicaid (healthcare)

Mendoza will reverse AHCCCS and ACA subsidy cuts.

Evidence: 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.

Evidence: 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.

Evidence: 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.

Evidence: Candidate statement.

### energy-climate (energy-climate)

Mendoza supports investments in clean energy and water security.

Evidence: Candidate statement.

## Ratings & scorecards (as published by the issuing organizations)

- Reproductive Freedom for All (NARAL): Endorsed (2025) — Reproductive Rights

## Opponents in this race

- [Juan Ciscomani](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/juan-ciscomani-az6-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Democrat JoAnna Mendoza hopes to unseat Rep. Juan Ciscomani — Tucson Sentinel: https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/040826_mendoza_profile/
- JoAnna Mendoza — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/JoAnna_Mendoza
- Headshot identity source — JoAnna Mendoza: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JoAnna_Mendoza,_2013.jpg

Last updated: 2026-07-19T20:18:55.859Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/joanna-mendoza-az6-2026
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