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JoAnna Mendoza
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Arizona’s 6th District
$2,500
in backing from other pro-Israel PACs (none from AIPAC or UDP), 2016–2026
JoAnna Mendoza is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Arizona’s 6th District on November 3, 2026, against Juan Ciscomani (R, inc.). Backed by other pro-Israel PACs, none from AIPAC or UDP: $2,500 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers JoAnna Mendoza’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
JoAnna Mendoza’s campaign has raised $11,242,473 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $807,899 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$9,269,441
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$1,168,701
- PACs and other committees$797,609
- Political party committees$5,872
- Other$850
From donors who gave over $200: $3,081,553 after refunds, in gifts through July 1, 2026; 20% from Arizona, 80% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: California $672,176 (22%), Arizona $627,338 (20%), New York $388,119 (13%), Massachusetts $255,293 (8%), Washington $111,609 (4%). About 3,600 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6AZ06099 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$77,500
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$2,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (1)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Jun 9, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: JoAnna Mendoza (Democratic); Juan Ciscomani (Republican, incumbent); Gary Swing (Green); Jereme Peters (Libertarian)
- Incumbent: Juan Ciscomani (R)
- Rating: Likely DAverage of 7; Solid D to Toss-up
- Arizona 6th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Arizona race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Arizona
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Arizona
- Check your registration on Arizona’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Arizona
About JoAnna Mendoza
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or JoAnna Mendoza quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Has served as a nonprofit leader, veteran advocate, congressional staffer and policy expert. · joannamendoza.com (source for Has served as a nonprofit leader, veteran advocate, congressional staffer and policy expert.) (archived copy of the source for Has served as a nonprofit leader, veteran advocate, congressional staffer and policy expert.)
- Retired Marine; enlisted in the Navy at 17, then served in the Marine Corps, 20 years in all. · joannamendoza.com (source for Retired Marine; enlisted in the Navy at 17, then served in the Marine Corps, 20 years in all.) (archived copy of the source for Retired Marine; enlisted in the Navy at 17, then served in the Marine Corps, 20 years in all.)
- Master's degree in Leadership, Grand Canyon University. · joannamendoza.com (source for Master's degree in Leadership, Grand Canyon University.) (archived copy of the source for Master's degree in Leadership, Grand Canyon University.)
Endorsements
- EMILYs List · emilyslist.org (source for the EMILYs List endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the EMILYs List endorsement)
- DCCC (Red to Blue program) · dccc.org (source for the DCCC (Red to Blue program) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the DCCC (Red to Blue program) endorsement)
- Arizona AFL-CIO · azaflcio.org (source for the Arizona AFL-CIO endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Arizona AFL-CIO endorsement)
- J Street PAC · jstreetpac.org (source for the J Street PAC endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the J Street PAC endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at joannamendoza.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), jstreetpac.org (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), joannamendoza.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at joannamendoza.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), joannamendoza.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “JoAnna will work to reverse disastrous cuts to healthcare, including to AHCCCS and enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.” joannamendoza.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “JoAnna also strongly supports the right to unionize and believes workers should be treated with dignity and have a fair shot at the American Dream.” joannamendoza.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “JoAnna believes in a fair immigration system that reflects our values as Americans. She supports creating legal pathways to citizenship for people who work hard, follow the law, and contribute to their communities.” joannamendoza.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at joannamendoza.com (checked for Housing, page 1), joannamendoza.com (checked for Housing, page 2); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID JoAnna Mendoza has used:
Photo of JoAnna Mendoza: Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez (photo of JoAnna Mendoza), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has JoAnna Mendoza been backed by AIPAC?
No. JoAnna Mendoza has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project. Other pro-Israel PACs we track backed JoAnna Mendoza with $2,500 (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has JoAnna Mendoza had?
$2,500 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.