Democrats of Greater Tucson (TheDGT.org) endorses Jo Mendoza for Congress, and will work to see her elected. She spoke to a cheering crowd at a Happy Hour celebration for Veterans, co-sponsored by VetsFWD and DGT.
(See the photo gallery below for the April 15, 2026, event.)
“As a Marine, I took an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States, and that oath never expires,” said Mendoza. “Now more than ever, we need tough, accountable leadership that will put our families first.”
“While Juan Ciscomani votes with DC party leaders, families here are paying the price. I don’t answer to party bosses. I answer to Arizona. Our district is ready for an elected leader who shows up, stands firm, and gets results. Mission first. Arizona always.”
CD6 rated Red to Blue
Mendoza earned the Red to Blue designation from the DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee), confirming that Arizona’s 6th Congressional District race will be the most competitive in the country.
“Jo” Mendoza is a Marine Corps veteran, single mom, and battle-tested Arizonan born and raised in Pinal County. The daughter of farmworkers, Jo enlisted in the U.S. military at 17 and served our country for 20 years, first in the Navy and later in the Marine Corps.
She has Congressional experience and knows how to function as a member of Congress, having led the constituent services office of former Rep. Tom O’Halleran and handled casework for veterans.
A retired Marine Corps drill instructor, Jo is the mission-focused leader Arizonans need in Congress to:
- Lower costs for families
- Create jobs that pay well
- Restore Congressional oversight of the President.
- Defend voting rights.
- Restore funding for Medicaid and Medicare.
- Hold public town halls across the district, online and in person.
That person is former drill sergeant Jo Mendoza. You can:
- Make a donation to her election. $100 is a good place to start.
- Visit JOANNAMendoza.com and get active in her campaign.
- Host a fundraiser and do what DGT does – give her a platform and an audience to speak to.
Join us and let’s put a 20-year veteran of the Navy into Congress.
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