Arizona Congressional District 6 Voter Guide

Juan Ciscomani Paste Ciscomani's response.

JoAnna Mendoza At 17, I enlisted in the Navy, and later, the Marine Corps because there were few opportunities in my rural hometown. Decades later, nothing has changed. Our kids should be able to put down roots where they grew up. Families are working just as hard today and still struggling to afford groceries, utilities, and childcare. 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.

The cuts to AHCCCS and not renewing the Affordable Care Act subsidies, that Rep. Ciscomani voted against, have resulted in a record-breaking number of people losing healthcare. I’ll fight to restore AHCCCS cuts, keep rural hospitals open, and address the shortage of doctors and nurses.

We must modernize our ports of entry, stop cartels, fentanyl, hold rogue ICE agents accountable, and ensure local law enforcement has the funding to help keep the homeland safe.

Juan Ciscomani Paste Ciscomani's response.

JoAnna Mendoza Both parties have failed to address immigration reform. Our immigration system should reflect our values as Americans. That’s why I support creating a path to citizenship for people who work hard, follow the law, and contribute to their communities. Children brought to this country by no fault of their own should have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream, just as Juan Ciscomani has. I support creating a pathway to citizenship for our non-citizen military service members and veterans who are willing to die for this country.

Juan Ciscomani Paste Ciscomani's response.

JoAnna Mendoza In Arizona, water is life and water security is economic and national security. The Colorado River serves 40 million people and 30 federally recognized Tribes, and its future directly affects Tucson, Pinal County farms, rural communities, and military installations. It is essential to Arizona’s chips, agriculture, and defense industries–all of which supply the entire country. I support a durable seven-state agreement, but we cannot wait to act. I’ll push to release the remaining drought funds Congress already approved and expand WaterSMART investments in conservation, recharge, recycling, storage, and infrastructure. I’ll also fight to clean up PFAS (forever chemicals) threatening Pima County water supplies. And I’ll create grants for schools that establish a Resilient Arizona Water Security Certificate, preparing the next generation to build water-saving technology and conservation solutions.

Juan Ciscomani Paste Ciscomani's response.

JoAnna Mendoza Right now, we have a housing supply shortage, and Ciscomani’s tariffs are making it more expensive to build housing that people can afford. I grew up in Section 8 housing, so I know what it’s like to worry about having a roof over your head.

I support programs that make it easier for families to buy a home, especially in rural areas. I also support banning big corporations and out-of-state investors from buying up single-family homes and driving up rent and prices.

We need creative solutions, like tiny homes, starter homes, homebuyer loans, and zoning reform that makes it easier to build responsibly.

And in Arizona, housing and water are connected. We can’t build more housing without access to clean, affordable water, and we must safely set aside water for development while addressing our other needs - drinking infrastructure, agriculture, and conservation.