2026 Arizona (AZ-06) US House Voters Guide

Juan Ciscomani (R) vs JoAnna Mendoza (D)

House of Representatives | Election | Nov 3, 2026

The Candidates

Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani

Republican

Incumbent
JoAnna Mendoza

JoAnna Mendoza

Democrat

The Issues

Abortion

Ban or legal?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Mostly ban. “I’m proudly pro-life.” Applauded the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Opposes a national abortion ban: “This is a state issue.” Voted for criminal penalties for health care providers who fail to provide the required care for an infant surviving an attempted abortion. Called Arizona’s 2024 near-total ban a “disaster.”

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Legal. “A woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions is non-negotiable, and no politician should be able to take it away.” Opposes the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Supports active-duty military access to contraceptives. Opposes a near-total abortion ban at Veterans Affairs hospitals.

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Climate Change

Should climate change be a top priority?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Mixed. Would support “domestic production …while balancing the need to reduce emissions.” Sponsored a bill repealing clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Signed a letter requesting continuation of clean energy tax credits. Voted for a bill that ended Biden-era clean energy tax credits.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Yes. Calls for “action-oriented leadership on climate security.” Wants a diversity of resources when it comes to energy…. We can’t be dependent on one source.” Supports investing in “American-made energy, including clean energy.” Said the Big Beautiful Bill “would gut clean-energy investment.” Would “protect local solar projects.”

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Criminal Justice

How to ensure effectiveness and fairness in law enforcement?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

“Defunding law enforcement means defunding public safety.” Secured federal funding for equipment and technology for the Oro Valley Police Department and the police fleet in Tucson. Calls for “mental health resources that foster trust and collaboration between officers and the people they protect.” Sponsored a bill to strengthen prosecution of organized retail crime.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

“The answer is not to defund law enforcement – it’s to fund law enforcement with intention.” Says police officers “deserve clear rules, serious training, and accountable leadership.” Supports “training and body cameras,…hiring more crisis response professionals,…and build[ing] trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

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Economy

Cut or increase government investment in, and regulation of, the economy?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Mixed. Supports cutting regulations to increase housing supply. Introduced a bill to encourage economic development in border communities. Voted for a bill that cut SNAP benefits. Introduced a bill to expedite permitting for infrastructure projects. Voted for a constitutional amendment to balance the federal budget.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Increase. Would crack down “down on price gouging…by strengthening consumer protections and stopping unfair price disparities in rural communities.” Supports “workforce training, apprenticeships, and technical education.” Supports increasing investment in “our rural communities.” Opposes SNAP benefit cuts.

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Environment

Loosen or tighten environmental regulations?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Mostly loosen. Voted to undo controls on companies emitting seven major hazardous pollutants. Voted to allow mining upstream of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Voted to undo expansion of which streams and wetlands are protected by the Clean Water Act. Introduced a bill to improve water conservation: “Water is our most precious resource.”

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Tighten. “Taking care of the Earth is taking care of your community.” Would “strengthen water infrastructure, …protect groundwater, and clean up contaminants like PFAS.” Opposes a federal plan cutting Arizona’s share of the Colorado River: “Water security is critical to Arizona’s future.”

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Gun Laws

Loosen or tighten gun laws?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Loosen. Would “fight against any infringement on an individual’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms.” Sponsored a bill to allow concealed carry of guns across state lines. Sponsored a bill to remove less-than-lethal projectile devices, such as tasers, from federal gun regulation.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Likely tighten. “It’s possible to uphold responsible gun ownership and keep firearms out of the wrong hands.” Opposes “weaker safeguards on untraceable firearms.” “Carrying a firearm takes maturity, accountability, and judgment.”

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Health Care

Increase or decrease government support for health care?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Mixed. In February 2025, urged the federal government not to cut Medicaid. In July 2025, voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which cut Medicaid. Voted against extending Affordable Care Act subsidies by three years. Sponsored a bill to extend ACA tax credits for one year. “Healthcare costs are crushing Arizona families.”

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Increase. Would “reverse disastrous cuts” to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act subsidies. “Rural healthcare facilities…are especially at risk.” Called the new work requirements for Medicaid “another barrier.” Would “expand the number of prescription drug prices Medicare can negotiate.” Would support funding for rural hospitals.

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Immigration

How to handle immigration?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

“Border security is national security.” Voted to increase ICE funding by $75 billion. Supports finishing the border wall. Introduced a bill to speed up screenings at the border. Supports “proper vetting” for asylum seekers. Would reinstate “Remain in Mexico” policy. Says DACA students “deserve a real shot at the American dream.”

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Would “strengthen border security” and deport “violent criminals.” Supports stronger “oversight of detention facilities.” Supports the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act. Supports a path to citizenship for “people who work hard, follow the law,” “veterans,” and “DACA.” Opposes the “$150 billion slush fund [for DHS] designed to evade congressional oversight.”

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Iran

Support the war in Iran?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Yes. “The Iranian regime’s aggression and destabilizing threats will not go unanswered.” In May said, the conflict is “very close to being over…. We’re going to see the benefits in the long run.” Voted in March, April, May, June, and July against requiring Congressional authorization for U.S. military action in Iran.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

No. Says the “reckless war against Iran…should have never begun.” Calls for the current administration to “resolve this war immediately.” Supports Congressional authorization for U.S. military action in Iran. “It’s just egregious that there is no plan or strategy.” Said Iran “must never obtain a nuclear weapon.”

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Labor

Make it easier or harder for unions to organize?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Harder. Voted against restoring collective bargaining rights for federal employees. Twice sponsored National Right-to-Work Acts, allowing employees at a unionized workplace to not join the union or pay union dues.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Easier. Supports the right to unionize. Supports collective bargaining rights for Veterans Affairs employees. Supports union apprenticeship programs: They “create pathways to good-paying union jobs and strengthen our workforce.”

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LGBTQ Rights

Limit or expand LGBTQ rights?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Mixed. Sponsored a bill to require the Defense Department to proactively upgrade military discharges for people who were expelled solely because of their sexual orientation. Voted to require parental consent before an elementary or middle school changes a student’s gender markers for the school to receive federal funding.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Expand. Says LGBTQ representation in Congress “really helps inform policy.” Opposed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy for LGBTQ service members; wants “all” to “serve openly and with pride.” Says “transgender youths in sports” is “not for legislating…. That’s something that parents should be talking to school officials about.”

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Taxes

Raise or lower taxes on corporations and wealthier individuals?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Lower. Voted to extend the 2017 Trump tax cuts, which included the largest one-time cut in the corporate tax rate and tax breaks for the wealthy.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Raise. Supports “clawing back some of the tax cuts that have been given to billionaires.” “Billionaires …don’t need another damn tax cut.” In 2020: “stop giving tax breaks to corporations so that everyone pays their fair share.”

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Voting Rules

Make voting harder or easier?

Juan Ciscomani (R)

Harder. “We must have absolute certainty in the security…of our federal elections.” Voted in 2024 and 2025 for the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in a federal election. Voted in 2026 for a version that also requires voters to provide photo ID to cast a ballot.

JoAnna Mendoza (D)

Easier. Said the right to vote is “under attack.” Honors the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or language-minority status in registration and voting nationwide. “Democracy is strongest when every voter’s voice is heard.”

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