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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Arizona District 1

Monica Alponte

Libertarian

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

  • Libertarian nominee, U.S. House, Arizona District 1 · 2026[2],[3]
  • Former co-host, Political television talk show[1]
  • Business owner and writer (retired), Self-employed[1]

Where they stand

  • Foreign Policy
    Opposes 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]
  • Taxes
    Supports abolishing the IRS and ending the Federal Reserve's monopoly on currency.[1]
  • Immigration
    Supports a secure border and ending incentives for illegal immigration.[1]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Pledges to cosponsor and vote for the U.S. Term Limits Amendment (three House terms, two Senate terms), and supports overturning Citizens United.[1]
  • Guns
    Describes 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

  1. Monica Alponte for Congress, Monica Alponte campaign, October 10, 2026
  2. 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona, Wikipedia, October 10, 2026
  3. 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.

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