Monica Alponte is the Libertarian nominee in CD1 and has not held elected office. Little independent reporting exists on her; her statement to the Secretary of State describes her as a retired business writer, a former co-host of a conservative television talk show and a homeowners association reform advocate. She won the Libertarian primary with 289 votes.
Candidate resources
Self-reported endorsements
- Libertarian Party of Arizona
- AZAPAC
Candidate Questionnaire
Top Issues
1. America First policies by halting all funding of foreign conflicts, including wars in Israel and Ukraine, and overturning Citizens United; 2) Enforcing strict fiscal sanity, protecting free speech, and defending civil liberties; 3) Guarding property rights, implementing robust border security, and championing compassionate animal stewardship and land conservation.
Professional Experience
- 1) FINANCIAL & GOVERNANCE: Stock Investor, Financial Administrator
- Homeowner Association Reform, HOA President: managing tax dollars, fiduciary oversight, and drafting corporate resolutions and amendments
- 2) COMMUNITY: Road safety working with the county. 3) PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WRITER: editorial, writing copy, articles, business plans, resumes, correspondence, and news articles.
Education
- Orange County Business College — Graduate, Professional Credential in Business & Administration
- Rancho Santiago College/Santa Ana College — studied Art and English
Political Offices
- Libertarian Party Precinct Committeeman #79
- U.S. House of Representatives, Arizona, District 1 (2026 candidate)
Political Organizations
- Active member and candidate of the Libertarian Party