Yassamin Ansari
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - District 3
Arizona · Congressional District 3
Yassamin Ansari won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary, receiving 37,553 votes. Faces No Labels Party nominee Alan Aversa, Green Party nominee David Redkey, and Republican write-in candidate Jacob Parkman in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: fox10phoenix.com · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Biography
Yassamin Ansari (born April 7, 1992) is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, serving since 2025. Born in Seattle to Iranian immigrant parents, she earned a bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 2014 and a master's from the University of Cambridge in 2015. Before elected office she worked as a climate policy advisor at the United Nations. She later served on the Phoenix City Council, including as Vice Mayor; she was the youngest woman ever elected to the council. On the council she helped pass Phoenix's Climate Action Plan and the creation of the city's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation. She was elected freshman class president of the House Democratic caucus in November 2024 and is the first Iranian-American woman in Congress. She ran unopposed in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary and faces No Labels Party nominee Alan Aversa, Green Party nominee David Redkey, and Republican write-in candidate Jacob Parkman in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
SupportsHer campaign bio says she led Phoenix's landmark Climate Action Plan, relevant to Arizona water and climate resilience.
Education Funding
SupportsHer campaign bio says she secured millions in free tuition for students pursuing community college and trades jobs.
Border Security & Immigration
SupportsHer official and news pages emphasize oversight of ICE detention conditions and immigration enforcement concerns, indicating support for immigrant protections and oversight rather than enforcement-only policy.
Housing Affordability
SupportsHer congressional affordability agenda proposes building millions of homes, twenty thousand dollars in first time homebuyer assistance, and expanded rental assistance.
Election Integrity
SupportsHer campaign news page highlights support for a campaign to enshrine vote by mail in Arizona's constitution and counter restrictions.
Healthcare Access
SupportsHer affordability agenda proposes cheaper prescription drugs and insulin, and coverage notes her advocacy for full rural health care transformation funding.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsHer oversight visits to Arizona correctional and detention facilities indicate support for detention accountability and humane conditions.
Energy Policy
SupportsHer campaign bio cites her role passing Phoenix's Climate Action Plan, and her affordability agenda proposes utility cost controls and consumer rebates tied to energy prices.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsHer affordability agenda includes worker wage policy, paid vacation, child care cost limits, and other measures aimed at working families.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsHer campaign bio says she has fought for the protection of reproductive rights.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsHer affordability agenda includes abolishing Super PACs and policies funded through taxes or federal programs, but the reviewed source does not provide a broad tax platform.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
| Bill / Motion | Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 8158 – Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act | April 1, 2026 | Yes |
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act | May 22, 2025 | No |
| ICC Sanctions Legislation | January 1, 2025 | Yes |
Ballot
Ballot Measure Stances
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