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Candidates › AZ-02 race › 2025–2026
Jonathan Nez
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, AZ-02
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Arizona US House 2
- Where to vote
- Find your polling place (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Supporting Families by Lowering Costs in Healthcare and Housing
- Water is Life and Food is Medicine
- Building Sustainable Long-Term Infrastructure
- Tackling Corruption and Holding Washington Accountable
- Money
- $5.8M raised, $5.4M spent, $506.1K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 43% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 22% from Arizona · largest committee giver DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY FUND, $10K
- Outside groups
- $633.6K supporting, $2.5M opposing Nez
- Backed by
- Pete Buttigieg · Mark Kelly · Ruben Gallego and 19 more. As the campaign lists them
- Polling
- 50% in the latest poll (Emerson College). The polls
4 priorities from jonathannezforaz.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Politicians are trying to divide us, targeting rural hospitals and programs like Medicaid (AHCCCS) while sending billions to corporations and elites. We need more affordable healthcare options, especially in rural and Native communities.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Lower healthcare costs by taking on Big Pharma’s price gouging, cracking down on surprise medical bills, and making sure healthcare providers offer clear, upfront pricing.
- Expand rural healthcare access by creating more telehealth options, expanding mobile clinics, broadening training for medical personnel in rural and Native communities, and improving medical transportation options.
- Reverse reckless cuts to Medicaid that threaten the closure of rural hospitals.
- Fight to keep big corporations out of doctors’ offices to make healthcare about the people, not profit.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · jonathannezforaz.com/issues
Private equity firms and unchecked utility companies are driving up the cost of housing and utilities. Arizonans deserve affordable homes and utility bills that don’t break the bank.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Prioritize local residents over private equity and corporations in single-family home purchases.
- Increase incentives for first-time homebuyers, including veterans, public safety personnel, medical professionals, and educators.
- Support local utilities and energy producers who can lower costs and strengthen our grid. Washington should put local businesses first, not foreign and out-of-state suppliers.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · jonathannezforaz.com/issues
Billionaires and big corporations get richer and richer while families and small businesses struggle. Jonathan believes all Arizonans deserve a fair shot at success.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Reverse crippling and erratic tariff policies that have raised the cost of groceries, household supplies, and goods.
- Expand apprenticeship programs and workforce training in rural areas.
- Streamline small businesses’ access to loans and capital, particularly in rural Arizona communities that get left behind.
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Arizonans need more support so they can take care of their loved ones.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Help families afford childcare and eldercare through grants, tax credits, and partnerships.
- Expand home-based services for elders and funding for caregivers.
- Recruit and retain teachers in rural areas.
- Put parents back in charge, ensuring they can make decisions that are right for children and families.
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Water sustains life. Arizona’s long-term water security, and the future of our state, is threatened by ongoing drought. As President of the Navajo Nation, Jonathan worked with the Trump Administration to expand access to clean water in Northern Arizona, including communities outside tribal lands. We need strong leadership to protect Arizona’s share of Colorado River water while safeguarding groundwater needed to support farms and families.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Secure water rights settlements that provide Arizona with its fair share of water.
- Invest in critical water systems across rural Arizona by updating existing infrastructure, such as large water lines, wastewater lines, and water treatment facilities.
- Support new technologies that help conserve water.
- Protect our precious groundwater.
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Every community deserves access to affordable, fresh, healthy food.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Shrink food deserts by investing in mobile technologies to bring fresh food to rural communities.
- End harmful rollbacks of SNAP and other nutrition programs while expanding healthy lunch options so no child goes hungry.
- Reduce the use of harmful chemicals in food production and ensure nutrition transparency.
- Support communities in growing their own food to increase self-sufficiency.
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Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Reinvest in physical education in public schools.
- Protect access to public lands and parks that provide opportunities for community recreation and education.
- Keep kids safe online.
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Our small towns are at the heart of rural Arizona, and we must work to support them.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Empower families and young people to stay in our small towns by ensuring community project funding.
- Bring government social services closer to constituents by investing in one-stop community centers.
- Support afterschool programs and expand volunteer mentorship opportunities.
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Our small towns have been left behind for too long. Arizona will continue to suffer unless it has leadership that invests in and fights for rural communities.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Work to improve emergency and cell service coverage in rural areas and expand broadband access throughout Arizona.
- Expand and repair aging roads and bridges.
- Support rural airports and the expansion of freight and passenger rail service.
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Arizona’s economy and food supply rely on farmers and ranchers. Right now, higher costs and water shortages are threatening livelihoods.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Support year-round wildfire mitigation efforts and coordination between all levels of government.
- Combat seed and fertilizer monopolies and protect ranchers’ right to repair equipment.
- Prioritize local and Native food producers for government food supply contracts.
- Fight the harmful tariff policies that favor foreign companies over Arizona farmers and ranchers.
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Every person should feel safe in their community.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Combat the opioid and fentanyl crisis and illegal drug trafficking, especially across our border, while also supporting critical treatment, recovery options, and access to overdose medication. As a young man, Jonathan overcame addiction and rebuilt his life. He has witnessed firsthand the toll the opioid epidemic has taken on rural and tribal Arizona, while Washington politicians have allowed the crisis to fade from their priorities.
- Work to end child exploitation and human trafficking.
- Fix our broken immigration system while keeping the border secure by investing in advanced technology, hiring more border agents and caseworkers, and establishing a fair pathway to citizenship for those who work hard and play by the rules.
- Make sure law enforcement has the resources, tools, and training it needs to combat crime and keep our streets safe.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · jonathannezforaz.com/issues
Those who have served our country shouldn’t struggle when they come home. We must honor our sacred commitment to our veterans, and support the families who stood by their side.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Reverse dangerous cuts to veterans’ healthcare and expand access to VA facilities, including specialty and mental health services.
- Eliminate red tape that prevents veterans and their families from accessing healthcare, housing, and educational benefits owed to them.
- Expand educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for veterans to enter the workforce.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · jonathannezforaz.com/issues
Droughts, floods, wildfires, and rising temperatures worsen every year and put Arizona communities in danger.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Fight for Arizona to have its fair share of resources to combat droughts, floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters.
- Coordinate response strategies at all levels of government.
- Work with both parties to protect Arizonans from climate change.
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Too many politicians today aren’t working for Americans, instead prioritizing corporations and billionaires.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Rid Washington of dark money and reduce the influence of the ultra-wealthy on our elections.
- Make sure the powerful and elites are held to the same standards as all Americans.
- Require elected leaders to disclose conflicts of interest while increasing penalties for noncompliance.
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Every eligible citizen should be able to make their voices heard in our elections. In rural communities, that means protecting mail-in voting and fighting back against unnecessary barriers that make it difficult for people to exercise their Constitutional right to vote.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Protect mail-in voting.
- Ensure election security while standing up to partisan attacks on Arizona’s time-tested election infrastructure.
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It is essential that tribal sovereignty be upheld and strengthened to support Native resiliency, self-governance, and empowerment.
In Congress, Jonathan will fight to: ↗ (opens jonathannezforaz.com/issues at this heading)
- Update policies and regulations that bolster development and economic progress on Native lands.
- Honor tribal consultation on government matters.
- Reinforce Native public safety through improved coordination between the FBI, state agencies, and local law enforcement on missing and murdered Indigenous people cases.
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