Congressional District 2: 2026 candidates

Eli Crane

Republican · Congress

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Eli Crane has represented CD2 since January 2023 and is seeking a third term. He served in the Navy from 2001 to 2014, including as a SEAL, and co-founded the small business Bottle Breacher. He lives in Oro Valley, outside the district. Crane is a Freedom Caucus member who was one of eight Republicans who voted to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy in October 2023.

Jonathan Nez

Democrat · Congress

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Jonathan Nez served as president of the Navajo Nation from 2019 to 2023, after a term as vice president beginning in 2015. He previously sat on the Navajo Nation Council and the Navajo County Board of Supervisors. Nez ran in this district in 2024 against Republican Eli Crane and lost by 9 points.

Curtis Goodwin

Libertarian · Congress

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Curtis Goodwin is the Libertarian nominee in CD2 and has not held elected office. Ballotpedia lists his occupation as technician and his education as homeschooled high school; he submitted no biography or statement to the Citizens Clean Elections Commission. Goodwin won the Libertarian primary with 318 votes.