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Believes in promoting a diversified, resilient, and localized economic base to protect against economic shocks. Supports policies encouraging localized manufacturing, knowledge, and employment.

Supports a diversified, resilient, and localized economic base to protect against economic shocks. Supports policies encouraging localized manufacturing, knowledge, and employment.

Believes the nation spends more than it earns and criticizes established powers for benefiting from economic imbalance. Supports fiscal responsibility and warns that current spending habits are unsustainable.

Believes unstable economic policies have led to significant rent increases and economic instability. Criticizes central bank control over supply and demand, stating it undermines the stability of the dollar and harms common people.

Believes in balancing economic development with environmental stewardship and supports policies that ensure sustainable growth through proper free-market capitalism.

Wants to balance economic development with environmental stewardship and supports policies that ensure sustainable growth through proper free-market capitalism.

Believes the U.S. dollar's purchasing power allows Americans to live luxuriously abroad and motivates foreign workers to send money home. Supports leveraging this economic strength to maintain international influence.

Believes the U.S. dollar's strength is precarious due to diminishing value and global moves away from it. Supports maintaining confidence in the dollar through economic stability and military strength.

Believes in prioritizing fiscal responsibility by cutting unnecessary spending and working towards a balanced budget. Plans to reduce taxpayer burden and foster economic stability through prudent financial policies.

Plans to reduce taxpayer burden and foster economic stability through prudent financial policies and a balanced budget.

- Supports a diversified, resilient, and localized economic base to protect against economic shocks. Supports policies encouraging localized manufacturing, knowledge, and employment.
- Believes the nation spends more than it earns and criticizes established powers for benefiting from economic imbalance. Supports fiscal responsibility and warns that current spending habits are unsustainable.
- Believes unstable economic policies have led to significant rent increases and economic instability. Criticizes central bank control over supply and demand, stating it undermines the stability of the dollar and harms common people.
- Wants to balance economic development with environmental stewardship and supports policies that ensure sustainable growth through proper free-market capitalism.
- Believes the U.S. dollar's purchasing power allows Americans to live luxuriously abroad and motivates foreign workers to send money home. Supports leveraging this economic strength to maintain international influence.
- Believes the U.S. dollar's strength is precarious due to diminishing value and global moves away from it. Supports maintaining confidence in the dollar through economic stability and military strength.
- Plans to reduce taxpayer burden and foster economic stability through prudent financial policies and a balanced budget.

Economy

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Believes in implementing comprehensive healthcare policies that lower costs and protect individuals with pre-existing conditions. Supports fostering competition among providers, negotiating fair drug prices, and ensuring accessible, affordable, and inclusive healthcare for all Americans.

Believes in prioritizing mental health and well-being by advocating for increased funding for mental health services and facilities.

Supports a federal ban on third-trimester abortions and believes there should be no regulation on abortions before 20 weeks.

- Believes in implementing comprehensive healthcare policies that lower costs and protect individuals with pre-existing conditions. Supports fostering competition among providers, negotiating fair drug prices, and ensuring accessible, affordable, and inclusive healthcare for all Americans.
- Believes in prioritizing mental health and well-being by advocating for increased funding for mental health services and facilities.
- Supports a federal ban on third-trimester abortions and believes there should be no regulation on abortions before 20 weeks.

Healthcare

Believes government-provided free photo ID for elections ensures electoral integrity and fairness. Supports offering free photo IDs to prevent voter disenfranchisement and strengthen election security.

Believes government-provided free photo identification (ID) for elections ensures electoral integrity and fairness. Supports offering free photo IDs to prevent voter disenfranchisement and strengthen election security.

Believes banning foreign lobbyists from funding U.S. candidates is essential to protect the integrity of elections and prevent external influence. Supports measures to ensure U.S. candidates prioritize American interests and maintain electoral transparency and sovereignty.

Supports contribution limits to ensure fairness and prevent undue influence in elections. Believes this promotes a level playing field and safeguards the integrity of the electoral system.

Supports contribution limits to ensure fairness and prevent undue influence in elections. 

Said, "Digitalization has led to the loss of local social capital. As your representative, I will work towards policies that encourage community interaction and prevent foreign interference in our culture, society, and elections."

Opposes term limits believing they are not "the solution to stagnant leadership."

- Believes government-provided free photo identification (ID) for elections ensures electoral integrity and fairness. Supports offering free photo IDs to prevent voter disenfranchisement and strengthen election security.
- Believes banning foreign lobbyists from funding U.S. candidates is essential to protect the integrity of elections and prevent external influence. Supports measures to ensure U.S. candidates prioritize American interests and maintain electoral transparency and sovereignty.
- Supports contribution limits to ensure fairness and prevent undue influence in elections. 
- Said, "Digitalization has led to the loss of local social capital. As your representative, I will work towards policies that encourage community interaction and prevent foreign interference in our culture, society, and elections."
- Opposes term limits believing they are not "the solution to stagnant leadership."

Voting & Elections

Believes in enhancing public safety through transparency and accountability by advocating for widespread use of police body cameras. Supports initiatives that align with principles of transparency, justice, and expertise to foster a safer environment for law enforcement and communities.

Wants to enhance public safety through transparency and accountability by advocating for the widespread use of police body cameras. Supports initiatives that align with principles of transparency, justice, and expertise to foster a safer environment for law enforcement and communities.

Believes deploying cameras for increased transparency protects both officers and civilians. Supports using AI technology to ensure cameras record only during public interactions, respecting officers' privacy in personal conversations.

Supports using AI technology to ensure police body cameras record only during public interactions, respecting officers' privacy in personal conversations.

Believes in rescheduling marijuana and revising outdated drug policies to focus on public health and harm reduction.

Believes balancing police accountability and civilian rights is crucial to public safety. Said, "To only side with civilians would prevent officers from enforcing laws... To only side with officers would prevent civilians from living their day-to-day lives with their due process right intact."

Believes better training in non-lethal tactics for officers will save lives and money. Supports funding for physical training in jujitsu, kickboxing, weightlifting, and running to improve officer confidence and reduce reliance on deadly force.

Believes in balancing the protection of officers and civilians while preserving due process rights. Supports qualified immunity to allow officers to use force in their duties without personal liability.

Believes changes have not helped homeless individuals struggling with drug addiction, who now face complex challenges and increased criminal activity.

Believes in a comprehensive approach to public safety, integrating housing solutions with mental health services, addiction treatment, and community support to address the root causes of crime and homelessness.

Supports integrating housing solutions with mental health services, addiction treatment, and community support to address the root causes of crime and homelessness.

- Wants to enhance public safety through transparency and accountability by advocating for the widespread use of police body cameras. Supports initiatives that align with principles of transparency, justice, and expertise to foster a safer environment for law enforcement and communities.
- Supports using AI technology to ensure police body cameras record only during public interactions, respecting officers' privacy in personal conversations.
- Believes in rescheduling marijuana and revising outdated drug policies to focus on public health and harm reduction.
- Believes better training in non-lethal tactics for officers will save lives and money. Supports funding for physical training in jujitsu, kickboxing, weightlifting, and running to improve officer confidence and reduce reliance on deadly force.
- Believes in balancing the protection of officers and civilians while preserving due process rights. Supports qualified immunity to allow officers to use force in their duties without personal liability.
- Supports integrating housing solutions with mental health services, addiction treatment, and community support to address the root causes of crime and homelessness.

Public Safety

Believes in prioritizing English language education to empower English language learners (ELLs) with the tools for success. Plans to increase funding and resources for effective language instruction, teacher training, and educational materials.

Prioritizes English language education to empower English language learners (ELLs) with the tools for success. Plans to increase funding and resources for effective language instruction, teacher training, and educational materials.

Believes in expanding affordable and diverse preschool options to support families and ensure children's future success. Supports a range of preschool programs, including public, private, and community-based, to meet diverse family needs.

Wants to expand affordable and diverse preschool options to support families and ensure children's future success. Supports a range of preschool programs, including public, private, and community-based, to meet diverse family needs.

Believes education should prioritize traditional trades, classical education, and advanced sciences to improve quality of life. Supports reassessing current growth-driven policies to enhance community well-being through education.

- Prioritizes English language education to empower English language learners (ELLs) with the tools for success. Plans to increase funding and resources for effective language instruction, teacher training, and educational materials.
- Wants to expand affordable and diverse preschool options to support families and ensure children's future success. Supports a range of preschool programs, including public, private, and community-based, to meet diverse family needs.
- Believes education should prioritize traditional trades, classical education, and advanced sciences to improve quality of life. Supports reassessing current growth-driven policies to enhance community well-being through education.

Education

Believes U.S. foreign policy has led to skepticism and eroded trust in American leadership. Supports a more pragmatic, isolationist stance and questions U.S. commitment to global cooperation.

Believes U.S. foreign policy has led to skepticism and eroded trust in American leadership.

Believes foreign policy should balance international cooperation with national sovereignty. Plans to promote peace and address shared global challenges without being overly influenced by other nations.

The candidate's website says, "The global technological arms race poses existential threats to humanity, especially in regards to nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence, and genetic-engineering. To reduce the risks associated with these advanced technologies we must advocate for responsible technology policies and diplomatic solutions rooted in a deep understanding of both science and human nature."

The candidate's website says, "The global technological arms race poses existential threats to humanity, especially in regards to nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence, and genetic-engineering...We must advocate for responsible technology policies and diplomatic solutions rooted in a deep understanding of both science and human nature."

Believes wars of necessity protect national sovereignty, while wars of occupation benefit the military-industrial complex and harm taxpayers. Supports precision counter-terrorism and regional stabilization efforts for sustainable national defense.

The candidate's website says, "Investing in space travel and establishing a Space Force base in Arizona is crucial for our nation’s technological advancement, security, and economic growth. Arizona’s unique geographical features and expansive landscapes make it an ideal location for a Space Force base, providing strategic advantages for monitoring and safeguarding our nation’s interests from space. By allocating funds to support space travel initiatives and developing a Space Force presence in Arizona, we not only contribute to the protection of our country but also stimulate job growth and technological innovation within the state. This forward-thinking approach ensures that America remains a global leader in space exploration, national defense, and the rapidly evolving space industry. Let’s invest in the future by advancing our capabilities in space and solidifying Arizona’s role in this critical frontier."

The candidate's website says, "Investing in space travel and establishing a Space Force base in Arizona is crucial for our nation’s technological advancement, security, and economic growth."

- Believes U.S. foreign policy has led to skepticism and eroded trust in American leadership.
- Believes foreign policy should balance international cooperation with national sovereignty. Plans to promote peace and address shared global challenges without being overly influenced by other nations.
- The candidate's website says, "The global technological arms race poses existential threats to humanity, especially in regards to nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence, and genetic-engineering...We must advocate for responsible technology policies and diplomatic solutions rooted in a deep understanding of both science and human nature."
- Believes wars of necessity protect national sovereignty, while wars of occupation benefit the military-industrial complex and harm taxpayers. Supports precision counter-terrorism and regional stabilization efforts for sustainable national defense.
- The candidate's website says, "Investing in space travel and establishing a Space Force base in Arizona is crucial for our nation’s technological advancement, security, and economic growth."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Opposes shutting down all oil production and mandating a switch to alternative fuels, calling it "obscenely optimistic." Supports funding reforestation and subsidizing fusion energy research as more pragmatic environmental solutions.

- Opposes shutting down all oil production and mandating a switch to alternative fuels, calling it "obscenely optimistic." Supports funding reforestation and subsidizing fusion energy research as more pragmatic environmental solutions.

Energy & the Environment

As of June 19, 2024, Jesus David Mendoza’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Congressional District 3 (R) Candidate Jeff Zink

Believes in reducing regulations on small businesses and ending "special handouts, tax breaks, and bailouts" for large corporations. Supports policies that prioritize American workers and promote American-made products.

Believes in reducing regulations on small businesses and ending "special handouts, tax breaks, and bailouts" for large corporations.

Said, "I believe in policies that put the American worker first. We should be... proactive in encouraging American-made products and services be made in America!"

Said, "First and foremost, what I want to do is to stop government spending. Inflation is the direct result of overspending and overprinting money for America. We need to stop that."

- Believes in reducing regulations on small businesses and ending "special handouts, tax breaks, and bailouts" for large corporations.
- Said, "I believe in policies that put the American worker first. We should be... proactive in encouraging American-made products and services be made in America!"
- Said, "First and foremost, what I want to do is to stop government spending. Inflation is the direct result of overspending and overprinting money for America. We need to stop that."

Said, "Let’s keep the federal government completely out of healthcare. They’re not doctors. They’re not somebody there. That should be between the patient and the doctor."

- Said, "Let’s keep the federal government completely out of healthcare. They’re not doctors. They’re not somebody there. That should be between the patient and the doctor."

Said, "I think that it is time for term limits. In Congress, we should have four terms, which is eight years, the same amount of time as our President has in office."

- Said, "I think that it is time for term limits. In Congress, we should have four terms, which is eight years, the same amount of time as our President has in office."

Believes the fentanyl crisis requires a multifaceted approach, including public health, law enforcement collaboration, and community engagement. Plans to provide law enforcement with resources to combat the fentanyl epidemic.

Believes the fentanyl crisis requires a multifaceted approach, including public health, law enforcement collaboration, and community engagement.

Believes the Phoenix Police Department needs community support and adequate funding. Said, "policies established that put our officers at risk... can no longer be tolerated."

Believes the Phoenix Police Department needs community support and adequate funding, saying, "Policies established that put our officers at risk... can no longer be tolerated."

- Believes the fentanyl crisis requires a multifaceted approach, including public health, law enforcement collaboration, and community engagement.
- Believes the Phoenix Police Department needs community support and adequate funding, saying, "Policies established that put our officers at risk... can no longer be tolerated."

Believes in expanding school choice and quality for all Americans, regardless of income or location. Supports providing excellent options in private, charter, or public district schools and ensuring families have easy access to the best education.

Supports providing options in private, charter, or public district schools and ensuring families have access to quality education.

Supports homeschooling and online schooling opportunities. As an early advocate, promoted 2022's HB2002, requiring civics education in Arizonan high schools.

Supports homeschooling and online schooling opportunities.

Advocated for 2022's House Bill (HB) 2002, requiring civics education in Arizonan high schools.

- Supports providing options in private, charter, or public district schools and ensuring families have access to quality education.
- Supports homeschooling and online schooling opportunities.
- Advocated for 2022's House Bill (HB) 2002, requiring civics education in Arizonan high schools.

Believes veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable should qualify for VA health care benefits. Supports including Reserve and National Guard members in VA health care eligibility.

Believes veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable should qualify for VA health care benefits and supports including Reserve and National Guard members in VA health care eligibility.

Supports assisting veterans with aid and attendance applications, disability claims, compensation and pension claims, and death benefits.

Believes in ensuring Veterans have access to safe, affordable housing. Supports policies that provide a secure environment for Veterans.

Believes in ensuring veterans have access to safe, affordable housing.

- Believes veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable should qualify for VA health care benefits and supports including Reserve and National Guard members in VA health care eligibility.
- Supports assisting veterans with aid and attendance applications, disability claims, compensation and pension claims, and death benefits.
- Believes in ensuring veterans have access to safe, affordable housing.

Supports negotiating for new water reservoirs and investing in desalination to ensure future water security. Plans to hold hearings on national pipeline opportunities.

Supports negotiating for new water reservoirs and investing in desalination to ensure future water security.

Believes Arizona cannot rely solely on the electrical grid and must explore technological advances to expand resources without harming the environment. Plans to address infrastructure issues to prevent potential catastrophic failures.

Said "Despite the never ending sunshine Arizona has, we cannot rely solely on the electrical grid for the security of our State.  With technological advances, we can find other ways to expand our resources without damaging our environment."

- Supports negotiating for new water reservoirs and investing in desalination to ensure future water security.
- Said "Despite the never ending sunshine Arizona has, we cannot rely solely on the electrical grid for the security of our State.  With technological advances, we can find other ways to expand our resources without damaging our environment."

As of June 19, 2024, Jeff Zink’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports "draining the political swamp" and ending "progressivism."

The candidate's website states, "It’s time for our government leaders in the three branches of government to earn back our trust and respect. Until then there’s nothing that any government leader can do to move this country forward."

- Supports "draining the political swamp" and ending "progressivism."
- The candidate's website states, "It’s time for our government leaders in the three branches of government to earn back our trust and respect. Until then there’s nothing that any government leader can do to move this country forward."

Wants to focus on manufacturing security.

- Wants to focus on manufacturing security.

Endorsed by the Independent Party Coalition.

- Endorsed by the Independent Party Coalition.

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- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Arizona currently has 9 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Arizona for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.