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Yassamin
Ansari

Yassamin Ansari is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, serving since January 2025.

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23
positions
11
endorsements
15
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Opponents Alan Aversa N+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Yassamin Ansari is the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, having been elected as a Democrat to the 119th Congress and sworn in on January 3, 2025. 15 She was born in Seattle and grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, attending Chaparral High School before earning a B.A. from Stanford University in 2014 and an M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge. 1

Before her congressional service, Ansari worked as United Nations staff from 2015 to 2021, and subsequently served on the Phoenix City Council from 2021 to 2024, including as vice mayor from 2023 to 2024. 12 She won the November 2024 election for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District and was elected president of the Democratic freshman class in November 2024. 1516

Ansari is the incumbent representative seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. 210

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Arizona
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District
Website
yassaminforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Yassamin Ansari voted in Congress: 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2025 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
674
missed
1.8%
with their party’s majority
97%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed · against their party's majority
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 674 votes →

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    news
    Ansari raises ~$1.436M, spends ~$899K, holds ~$547K cash on hand (through July 1)

    The latest available FEC-compiled campaign finance figures show Ansari raised approximately $1.436 million, spent $899,423, and held $547,321 cash on hand as of July 1, 2026.

    Yassamin Ansari — AZ-03 voting record · SeatLedger · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 2
    news
    Ansari and Sen. Bennet introduce Stop Orphaned Wells Act on abandoned oil and gas wells

    Ansari joined Sen. Michael Bennet and other legislators in introducing the Stop Orphaned Wells Act, aimed at addressing abandoned oil and gas wells.

    Ansari, Bennet and Senators Introduce Bill on Orphaned ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Center Action Fund endorses Ansari in 2026 general election

    The Center Action Fund listed Ansari among its 2026 midterm general-election endorsements for Arizona.

    2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    news
    Ansari joins launch of ASU Center for Heat Preparedness, having helped secure $2M federal investment

    Ansari participated in the launch of Arizona State University's Center for Heat Preparedness. She and Rep. Greg Stanton are credited with securing a $2 million federal investment for the center.

    Read ASU Launches the ASU Center for Heat Preparedeness now from Blog for Arizona for Politics from a Liberal Viewpoint · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 24
    news
    Ansari joins delegation urging federal funding to restore Grand Canyon after floods and wildfires

    Ansari joined Arizona senators and other House members in urging federal appropriators to provide additional funds to restore Grand Canyon National Park following recent flooding and wildfires.

    Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Floods, Wildfires - Senator Mark Kelly · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    news
    Ansari leads House letter urging Trump to address AI security

    Ansari led a House letter to President Trump calling for action on AI security. She stated: 'It shouldn't take a catastrophe for Washington to regulate AI companies.'

    Ansari Leads House Letter Urging Trump to Address AI ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Aug 25
    debate
    Ansari skips congressional Clean Elections debate; Green Party's Redkey attends

    Ansari did not attend a Clean Elections congressional debate on August 25. Green Party candidate David Redkey participated. Local coverage noted some sitting members of Congress skipped Clean Elections debates.

    David Redkey: AIPAC & J Street-free Candidate for Arizona’s ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jul 21
    filing
    Ansari wins Democratic primary for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District

    Yassamin Ansari won the Democratic primary on July 21, securing her place on the November ballot. The general election contest features Ansari, No Labels candidate Alan Aversa, and Green Party candidate David Redkey, with no Republican on the printed ballot.

    Arizona 3rd District primary 2026 - DonorAlpha · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Senator Mark Kelly official
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Governor Katie Hobbs official
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Secretary of State Adrian Fontes official
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Attorney General Kris Mayes official
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • UFCW union
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • IBEW union
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Teamsters union
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Unite Here! union
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Arizona Building & Construction Trades Plumbers union
    Listed among endorsers in Ansari's VOTE411 candidate guide response; no announcement date given. onyourballot.vote411.org
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Lists Ansari among endorsed candidates for U.S. Congress in Arizona; page updated October 9, 2026. plannedparenthoodaction.org · Oct 9, 2026
  • Arizona AFL-CIO union
    Listed as endorsed candidate for Congress in CD-3 on Arizona AFL-CIO 2026 endorsements page, updated October 2, 2026. azaflcio.org · Oct 2, 2026
  • UFCW Local 99 union
    Lists Ansari as endorsed candidate for CD-3. ufcw99.com · Sep 21, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced endorsement of Ansari for reelection on June 24, 2026. afge.org · Jun 24, 2026
  • Arizona State Association of Letter Carriers union
    Endorses Ansari for reelection; endorsement page updated May 12, 2026. asalc.org · May 12, 2026
  • Center for Freethought Equality PAC organization
    Included Ansari among its '2026 Secular Seven' endorsed candidates; page updated May 7, 2026. cfequality.org · May 7, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.44M
Spent
$899K
Cash on hand
$547K

As of Jul 1, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4AZ03109(opens in a new tab)

Sources 23

  1. [1] Arizona 3rd District primary 2026 - DonorAlpha(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] U.S. House of Representatives District 3(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] 2026 Candidate Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] Ansari, Bennet and Senators Introduce Bill on Orphaned ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] David Redkey: AIPAC & J Street-free Candidate for Arizona’s ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Read ASU Launches the ASU Center for Heat Preparedeness now from Blog for Arizona for Politics from a Liberal Viewpoint(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Floods, Wildfires - Senator Mark Kelly(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  10. [10] UFCW 99 Candidate Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  11. [11] Ansari Leads House Letter Urging Trump to Address AI ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  12. [12] Yassamin Ansari — AZ-03 voting record · SeatLedger(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  13. [13] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Arizona Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  14. [14] Endorsements - Arizona State Association of Letter Carriers(opens in a new tab) May 12, 2026
  15. [15] 2026 Secular Seven Endorsements — Center for Freethought Equality(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Ansari Named Chair of Lowering Costs Progressive Caucus Task Force | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2025
  17. [17] Rep. Ansari's Statement on Trump's Military Action Against Iran | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) Jun 21, 2025
  18. [18] Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego, Respond to New Report Showing Over 300,000 Arizonans Would Lose Health Insurance Under Republican Bill | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2025
  19. [19] Ansari, Kelly, Gallego Introduce Legislation to Quantify Economic Costs of Extreme Heat | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2025
  20. [20] Ansari Mourns Lives Lost in Glendale Shooting | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2025
  21. [21] Ansari Cosponsors American Dream and Promise Act | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2025
  22. [22] Ansari, 119th Congress Certify 2024 Election Results | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) Jan 6, 2025
  23. [23] Yassamin Ansari Sworn into Congress to Represent AZ-03 | U.S. House Representative Yassamin Ansari(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
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