The Democrat, a retired Marine, defeated Representative Juan Ciscomani, a two-term Republican, in a highly competitive district in southeastern Arizona.
JoAnna Mendoza weaponized Representative Juan Ciscomani’s voting record against him, hammering him for voting for legislation that included slashing Medicaid and a nutrition assistance program for low-income people.
The city’s Hispanic majority, news media reach and air links to Latin America have made it an ideal base for politicians escaping their home countries.
The city’s Hispanic majority, news media reach and air links to Latin America have made it an ideal base for politicians escaping their home countries.