
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Arizona District 1
Monica Alponte
Monica Alponte is a retired business owner and writer who won the Libertarian nomination without opposition. Her campaign centers on non-intervention in foreign conflicts, limited government and civil liberties, under the slogan "Not left, not right, just free."
- Current or most recent role
- Retired business owner and writer
- Hometown
- Scottsdale
- Campaign website
- monicaalponteaz.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Describes her campaign as "NOT LEFT, NOT RIGHT, JUST FREE" and says she wants to build a coalition for peace and non-interventionism that transcends party lines.[1]
- Pledges not to vote to authorize or fund military action without a formal congressional declaration of war.[1]
- Points to about a decade of local work on homeowner association reform, homeowner advocacy, road safety and animal rescue.[1]
Background
Where they stand
- Foreign PolicyOpposes all U.S. foreign aid, including aid to Israel, supports a non-interventionist foreign policy, and says she will not take money from AIPAC or foreign lobbies.[1]
- TaxesSupports abolishing the IRS and ending the Federal Reserve's monopoly on currency.[1]
- ImmigrationSupports a secure border and ending incentives for illegal immigration.[1]
- Elections & DemocracyPledges to cosponsor and vote for the U.S. Term Limits Amendment (three House terms, two Senate terms), and supports overturning Citizens United.[1]
- GunsDescribes herself as pro-Second Amendment.[1]
Voting record
Monica Alponte has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
Sources
- Monica Alponte for Congress, Monica Alponte campaign, October 10, 2026
- 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, Wikipedia, October 10, 2026
- Candidate overview: Arizona District 1, 2026, Federal Election Commission, October 10, 2026
Photo: Monica Alponte campaign (Campaign photo).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Arizona District 1
- Jay Feely (Republican)
- Amish Shah (Democratic)