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CIVIC HERALD

U.S. House · AZ-1

This matchup isn't final yet — primaries are still underway in this state.

An incumbent has a record; a challenger has statements. We show each what it is.

Challenger · No voting record

Christopher Ajluni

Independent · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$3.5Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Monica Maria Alponte

Libertarian · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$8.9Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Joseph Chaplik

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Spending vs. restraint · Stated

    The candidate supports 'Ensuring our state budget is always balanced.'

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Election rules · Stated

    The candidate supports 'Election integrity.'

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Government role in coverage · Stated

    The candidate supports 'fighting unconstitutionality of Obamacare' and tax deductions for healthcare costs.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Overall tax level · Stated

    The candidate advocates for a 'Low state income tax for all' and a 'Low tax climate.'

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Policing & funding · Stated

    The candidate supports a 'Properly funded and staffed police force.'

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Firearms · Stated

    The candidate explicitly states they are 'Pro 2nd amendment.'

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$605Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Brian A Del Vecchio

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$15.3Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Thomas James Feely

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

This campaign hasn't published positions we could source and verify yet — we don't fill the gap with guesses.

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Money — FEC

$2.5Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Marlene Galan-Woods

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Public school funding · Stated

    Woods advocates for properly funding public schools and paying teachers better.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Market protections · Stated

    Woods highlights her background in protecting consumers from corporate abuse and promises to hold corporations accountable for price gouging.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Election rules · Stated

    Woods supports passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and banning partisan gerrymandering.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • LGBTQ+ policy · Stated

    Woods supports passing the Equality Act to protect LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Public works · Stated

    Woods supports investing in infrastructure like roads, bridges, transit, and water systems.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • College cost & debt · Stated

    Woods supports making higher education affordable and investing in trade schools and community colleges.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$2.2Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Mark Robert Gordon

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Aid & alliances · Stated

    Mark Gordon supports international aid, having personally delivered humanitarian and medical assistance to Ukraine.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Collective bargaining · Stated

    Mark Gordon is a longtime union activist and member who supports workers' rights, fair wages, and strong benefits.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Election rules · Stated

    Mark Gordon is a longtime voting rights attorney and advocate who has dedicated his career to voter protection and defending democracy.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$299.1Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Rick McCartney

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Childcare & leave · Stated

    He supports expanding access to early childhood education.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Aid & alliances · Stated

    He supports standing with democratic allies, supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression, and maintaining alliances.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Public school funding · Stated

    He champions public school funding, investing in teacher pay, and expanding early childhood education.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Election rules · Stated

    He supports enacting the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and protecting the right to vote.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Pollution & development · Stated

    He supports holding polluters accountable and protecting Arizona's water supply.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • LGBTQ+ policy · Stated

    He supports passing the Equality Act and protecting trans youth.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$1.3Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Paul C Reevs

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Spending vs. restraint · Stated

    The candidate advocates for reducing federal spending by reforming entitlement programs and eliminating waste.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • LGBTQ+ policy · Stated

    The candidate opposes allowing biological males to compete in women's sports or enter female-designated spaces.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Race-conscious policy · Stated

    The candidate advocates for abolishing DEI and CRT programs in schools and businesses, replacing them with merit-based systems.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Overall tax level · Stated

    The candidate pledges to work to lower taxes so taxpayers can keep more of their money.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Firearms · Stated

    The candidate strongly supports Second Amendment rights, national reciprocity for concealed permits, and removing suppressors from the NFA list.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Military budget · Stated

    The candidate supports strengthening the military, addressing deficits in shipbuilding and munitions, to ensure it remains the foremost fighting force.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$110.6Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Amish Shah

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Public school funding · Stated

    Shah supports increasing funding for public schools and improving teacher pay.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • College cost & debt · Stated

    Shah wants to lower higher education costs to prevent students from facing crushing debt.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Government role in coverage · Stated

    Shah is a champion for universal healthcare and supports expanding coverage and reversing Medicaid cuts.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Policing & funding · Stated

    Shah supports fully funding the police.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Firearms · Stated

    Shah supports taking action to reduce gun violence.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Animal protection · Stated

    Shah supports strong animal protections, including stopping puppy mills and animal testing on dogs and primates.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$1.8Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Brandon Sowers

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$17.9Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Gina Swoboda

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$222.2Kraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

Jonathan Treble

Democrat · First federal run

Stated positions

  • Childcare & leave · Stated

    The candidate supports creating a universal childcare system, expanding pre-K, and capping childcare costs for working families.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Federal lands & resources · Stated

    The candidate opposes votes against conserving public lands and pledges to fight for forests, parks, and rivers.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Public school funding · Stated

    The candidate supports fully funding Title I, II, and IDEA, and criticizes low per-student spending.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Election rules · Stated

    The candidate supports restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, and expanding early voting and mail-in ballot access.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • Pollution & development · Stated

    The candidate advocates for protecting the environment, rivers, forests, and endangered species.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending
  • LGBTQ+ policy · Stated

    The candidate supports the Equality Act to establish nationwide protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

    Our analysis of their platformProvisional · review pending

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Money — FEC

$4Mraised · 2026

Challenger · No voting record

John Trobough

Republican · First federal run

Stated positions

No stated positions yet

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Money — FEC

$1.2Mraised · 2026

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