Congressional District 6: 2026 candidates

Juan Ciscomani

Republican · Congress

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Juan Ciscomani has represented Arizona's 6th Congressional District since 2023, winning both of his elections in this swing district by fewer than 3 points. He sits on the House Appropriations and Veterans' Affairs committees. Before Congress, Ciscomani was a senior adviser to Gov. Doug Ducey and vice president of outreach at the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He holds degrees from Pima Community College and the University of Arizona.

Joanna Mendoza

Democrat · Congress

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JoAnna Mendoza is a retired U.S. Marine who served in the Navy and Marine Corps between 1994 and 2016, including as a Marine Corps drill instructor and on deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She later worked as a veterans services representative for Rep. Tom O'Halleran. Mendoza lost a 2020 race for the Arizona Senate.

Jereme Peters

Libertarian · Congress

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Jereme Peters is the Libertarian nominee in Arizona's 6th Congressional District, advancing unopposed from the July primary with 277 votes. Almost no biographical information about him is publicly documented.

Gary Swing

Green · Congress

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Gary Swing is the Green Party nominee in Arizona's 6th Congressional District, having won the Green primary as a write-in candidate. He has run for office in at least 14 races since 1996 in Arizona and Colorado, under the Green, Unity, Natural Law, Pacifist and Boiling Frog party labels, including a 2020 presidential bid. His listed occupation is caregiver.