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Arizona's 2nd Congressional District — 2026

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Candidates(5)

Eli Crane

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative, AZ-02 (since 3 January 2023)

Eli Crane ( Republican Party ) is a member of the U.S. House , representing Arizona's 2nd Congressional District . He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Crane ( Republican Party ) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 2nd Congressional District . He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on July 21, 2026 . Eli Crane was born in Tucson, Arizona in 1980. He attended Arizona Western University and the University of Arizona. [1] Crane served in the United States Navy from 2001 to 2014. [2] [3] His career experience includes co-founding and co-owning Bottle Breacher. [4] Crane was assigned to the following committees: Crane was assigned to the following committees: See also: Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026

Key Positions

  • Immigration: OpposesCrane voted yes on DHS appropriations, the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, the Kayla Hamilton Act targeting criminal aliens, and the Social Security Child Protection Act restricting benefits for undocumented immigrants.[voting_record]
  • Climate & Energy: OpposesCrane consistently voted for fossil fuel and energy reliability bills (LNG, pipelines, power plant reliability) and voted against appropriations that included energy/environment funding, indicating opposition to climate-focused policy.[voting_record]
  • Democracy & Voting: SupportsCrane voted yes on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.[voting_record]
  • Healthcare: OpposesCrane voted against reinstating enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. He voted yes on the Protect Children's Innocence Act and a bill aimed at lowering health care premiums.[voting_record]
  • Economy & Taxes: MixedCrane voted yes on the congressional budget resolution and some appropriations bills, but voted no on several consolidated appropriations acts and other spending measures, suggesting fiscal conservatism with selective support for spending.[voting_record]

+2 more positions on record

Recent Votes

  • H.R. 8469: Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.May 15, 2026
  • H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026April 30, 2026
  • S.Con.Res. 33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.April 29, 2026
  • H.Con.Res. 40: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.April 16, 2026
  • ?
    H.Res. 1142: Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.March 27, 2026
  • H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026March 5, 2026
  • S. 1383: Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ActFebruary 11, 2026
  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
  • H.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 22, 2026
  • H.R. 7147: Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.January 22, 2026

Recent Activity

  • Az locals sour on U.S. Rep Eli Crane’s attempts to hide from his dissenters - Tucson Sentinel — Az locals sour on U.S. Rep Eli Crane’s attempts to hide from his dissenters Tucson Sentinel
    May 28, 2025
  • Representation gap: Nez doubles down on Eli Crane’s votes against constituents’ best interests - Copper Courier — Representation gap: Nez doubles down on Eli Crane’s votes against constituents’ best interests Copper Courier
    March 25, 2026
  • Crane Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency on Widespread TSA Screening Flaws - House.gov — Crane Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency on Widespread TSA Screening Flaws House.gov
    June 25, 2025

Endorsements

  • Donald Trumppolitician(R)
  • Veterans for America Firstorganization

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$7,449,412
Total Spent
$5,443,960
Cash on Hand
$2,322,822
Individual: $3,979,512PAC: $55,500
Top donor groups
RETIRED(118,292 donors)$3,213,584
SELF EMPLOYED(4,050 donors)$178,525
CEO(621 donors)$133,994
NULL(294 donors)$88,157
OWNER(481 donors)$66,411
FOUNDER(29 donors)$53,615
EXECUTIVE(62 donors)$51,621
INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS(20 donors)$45,796

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Jonathan Nez

Democrat

Jonathan Nez ( Democratic Party ) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 2nd Congressional District . He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on July 21, 2026 . Jonathan Nez was born in Tuba City, Arizona, and grew up in Shonto, Arizona. His career experience includes serving as president of the Navajo Nation. [1] See also: Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Republican primary) Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Libertarian primary) Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Democratic primary) The primary will occur on July 21, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Recent Activity

  • Representation gap: Nez doubles down on Eli Crane’s votes against constituents’ best interests - Copper Courier — Representation gap: Nez doubles down on Eli Crane’s votes against constituents’ best interests Copper Courier
    March 25, 2026
  • Jonathan Nez to challenge Rep. Eli Crane for U.S. House seat again in 2026 - Arizona Daily Sun — Jonathan Nez to challenge Rep. Eli Crane for U.S. House seat again in 2026 Arizona Daily Sun
    July 23, 2025
  • Jonathan Nez announces second bid for Congress - ictnews.org — Jonathan Nez announces second bid for Congress ictnews.org
    July 22, 2025

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$2,341,970
Total Spent
$1,011,172
Cash on Hand
$1,396,101
Individual: $1,088,953PAC: $137,500
Top donor groups
NOT EMPLOYED(2,219 donors)$549,972
RETIRED(162 donors)$80,549
SELF-EMPLOYED(204 donors)$80,228
ATTORNEY(76 donors)$53,220
NULL(10 donors)$28,500
PHYSICIAN(69 donors)$28,411
CEO(16 donors)$22,750
EXECUTIVE(16 donors)$21,355

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Eric Descheenie

Democrat

Recent Activity

  • Jonathan Nez relaunches bid for Arizona Congress in Flagstaff - Navajo-Hopi Observer — Jonathan Nez relaunches bid for Arizona Congress in Flagstaff Navajo-Hopi Observer
    July 22, 2025
  • One-on-one with Arizona's 2nd Congressional District candidate Jonathan Nez - ABC15 Arizona — One-on-one with Arizona's 2nd Congressional District candidate Jonathan Nez ABC15 Arizona
    March 10, 2026
  • Chris James is running for Congress in Arizona - ictnews.org — Chris James is running for Congress in Arizona ictnews.org
    August 5, 2025

Campaign Finance

Total Raised
$3,748
Total Spent
$1,811
Cash on Hand
$1,937
Individual: $750PAC: $0
Top donor groups
ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES$250
KUBY, LAUREN$250
ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES$250
DEMILIO, JAME$250
BIGLER, CARL$250
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA$250
NOT EMPLOYED$250
DERMATOLOGIST$250

Per most recent FEC filing period. FEC.gov for latest figures.

Alex Flores

Libertarian

Alex Flores (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 2nd Congressional District . Flores declared candidacy as a write-in for the Libertarian Party primary scheduled on July 21, 2026 . See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Alex Flores has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. If you are Alex Flores, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey . Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for. More than 28,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here . Help improve Ballotpedia - send us candidate contact info . Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from the Federal Election Commission . That information will be published here once it is available.

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Curtis Goodwin

Libertarian

Curtis Goodwin (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 2nd Congressional District . He declared candidacy for the Libertarian Party primary scheduled on July 21, 2026 . See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Curtis Goodwin has not yet completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey. Send a message to Curtis Goodwin asking him to fill out the survey . If you are Curtis Goodwin, click here to fill out Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey . Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for. More than 28,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here . You can ask Curtis Goodwin to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing CGoodwinforcongress@gmail.com. Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from the Federal Election Commission . That information will be published here once it is available.

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Outside Spending

Independent expenditures by outside groups. Total: $55,135

CommitteeAmountFiled
CLUB FOR GROWTH PAC$20,841September 11, 2025
SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION$10,803April 17, 2026
HOUSE FREEDOM ACTION$9,984February 20, 2025
FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND$8,488February 19, 2025
WESTERN STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT CMTE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS & JOINERS OF AMERICA$3,709March 5, 2025
SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND$1,310March 9, 2026

Source: FEC independent expenditure database. Updated periodically.

Data verified across fec, house_gov, govtrack on May 25, 2026. 4 independent checks all confirmed.