Jonathan
Nez

1. Economy & jobs Supports reversing tariffs and investing in working families and small businesses +

2. Housing Supports affordable housing reforms and limiting private-equity home purchases +

3. Education Supports early childhood education, Head Start, and rural teacher recruitment +

4. Climate & energy Supports renewable energy transition and climate adaptation for Arizona +

5. Taxes & budget Wants billionaires to pay more; opposes tax breaks for data centers +

6. Foreign policy & defense Opposes U.S. involvement in the Iran war; calls for troop safety +

1. Oct 7
   debate

   Debate in AZ-02 race listed as scheduled for October 7

   An overview of Arizona congressional races listed a debate as scheduled for October 7. Available reporting did not confirm whether it took place, who participated, or what was discussed.

   ↳ What to know about Arizona's 2026 congressional races · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 7
   news

   Early voting begins in Arizona for the November 3 general election

   According to the Navajo Times, early voting in Arizona began on October 7, ahead of the November 3 general election in which Nez faces Crane and Goodwin.

   ↳ Trump-aligned PAC mistakes Lizer for Nez in attack ad - Navajo Times · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 6
   news

   Nez bets on 'buyer's remorse' in rematch against Crane, emphasizing war, taxes, and water

   Coverage described Nez's campaign as highlighting Crane's votes on the Iran war, tax provisions for data-center companies, and cuts to food assistance and health programs. Nez argued Colorado River water protections could be pursued without waiting for legislation.

   ↳ Jonathan Nez bets on ‘buyer's remorse' in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 4
   endorsement

   Letters to the editor in Arizona Daily Sun back Nez for CD-2, including on water policy

   The Arizona Daily Sun published letters to the editor supporting Nez for the AZ-02 congressional seat, with at least one focusing on his plan to protect water and Arizona's agriculture.

   ↳ Letter to the Editor: Jonathan Nez for Congressional CD-2 ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 23
   endorsement

   Center Action Fund endorses Nez in Arizona general election

   The Center Action Fund listed Jonathan Nez among its 2026 Arizona general-election endorsements.

   ↳ 2026 Arizona General Election Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Aug 1
   poll

   Campaign-commissioned poll shows Nez within statistical tie of Crane: 44%–46%

   A poll of 500 likely district voters commissioned by the Nez campaign found Crane at 46%, Nez at 44%, and 10% undecided. Nez led among independents by 22 points. Pollster, field dates, margin of error, and full methodology were not published.

   ↳ Jonathan Nez bets on ‘buyer's remorse' in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Jul 21
   news

   Nez advances from uncontested Democratic primary in AZ-02

   Jonathan Nez ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and secured his party's nomination. He will face Republican Rep. Eli Crane and Libertarian Curtis Goodwin in the November 3 general election.

   ↳ Jonathan Nez — 2026 Arizona's 2nd Congressional District ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Jul 1
   filing

   Nez reports $3.5M raised, nearly $2M cash on hand through July 1 FEC cutoff

   FEC-based figures through July 1 showed Nez had raised $3,519,760, spent $1,674,073, and held $1,910,990 cash on hand. These totals reflect the reporting cutoff, not current October figures.

   ↳ Arizona's 2nd District Race 2026: Who's Running (AZ-2) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Feb 23
   endorsement

   DCCC selects Nez for first round of 'Red to Blue' program

   The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee named Jonathan Nez to its first round of the 'Red to Blue' program, signaling national party investment in his bid to unseat Rep. Eli Crane in AZ-02.

   ↳ The Grand Canyon State of Play: Key Arizona Races · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Advance Native Political Leadership Action Fund organization
  Lists Nez among its 2026 endorsed candidates. Page updated October 7, 2026, but no specific endorsement date given. advancenativepl.org
• New Democrat Coalition Action Fund organization
  Endorsed Nez according to the fund's press-release page. No specific endorsement date stated. ndcpac.squarespace.com
• JStreetPAC organization
  Lists Nez as a candidate it supports. No endorsement date stated on the candidate page. jstreetpac.org
• MoveOn organization
  Endorsed Nez for AZ-02. Endorsement page published September 21 and updated October 2, 2026. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
• Arizona AFL-CIO union
  Endorsed Nez for U.S. Congress, District 2, as part of its 2026 general-election endorsements announcement. azaflcio.org · Sep 10, 2026
• Central Agency Council other
  Endorsed Nez; together with Western and Fort Defiance Agency Councils, described as representing every Navajo Nation chapter in Arizona. Announced in a Nez campaign post dated July 12, 2026. x.com · Jul 12, 2026
• Fort Defiance Agency Council other
  Endorsed Nez; together with Western and Central Agency Councils, described as representing every Navajo Nation chapter in Arizona. Announced in a Nez campaign post dated July 12, 2026. x.com · Jul 12, 2026
• Human Rights Campaign PAC organization
  Included Nez among its endorsed candidates for competitive U.S. House districts. hrc.org · Jun 24, 2026
• Western Navajo Agency Council other
  Representing 19 chapters. Endorsement announced in a Nez campaign post dated June 14, 2026. x.com · Jun 14, 2026
• Voter Protection Project organization
  National voting rights organization announced its endorsement of Nez on June 11, 2026. protectvoting.org · Jun 11, 2026
• Pete Buttigieg official
  Former U.S. Transportation Secretary. Buttigieg said he had worked with Nez on infrastructure in Arizona's tribal and rural communities. jonathannezforaz.com · Jun 1, 2026
• League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
  Endorsed Nez in an announcement dated March 30, 2026. lcv.org · Mar 30, 2026

Raised

$3.52M

Spent

$1.67M

Cash on hand

$1.91M

As of Jul 1, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4AZ02184(opens in a new tab)