Yassamin Ansari — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Arizona, 2026

Representative Yassamin Ansari advocates for a reimagined immigration policy, prioritizing pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and addressing labor shortages by supporting foreign-born workers. She introduced legislation, including the Drain ICE Act, to curb funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and mandate detention oversight. Foreign Policy for America endorsed her for her advocacy on this issue.

“For years Democrats and some Republicans have been talking about the term comprehensive immigration reform, and I do think that’s needed, but I also believe we need to reimagine what that looks like and what our message is, and then actually deliver on it. — Rep. Yassamin Ansari, in Q&A with John Washington/Arizona Luminaria, June 16, 2025.”

Yassamin Ansari supports Medicare for All to reduce healthcare costs and improve Americans' health, noting the U.S. spends more per person than other developed nations but has lower life expectancy. She advocates extending Affordable Care Act tax credits to lower premiums and protect health coverage. She also voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 due to concerns about its impact on healthcare services.

“We are the richest country in the world, and we pay more for healthcare per person than any other developed nation. On average, we spend at least double per person as countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Japan spend on healthcare, so we should be the healthiest. We are not. We are 48th in the world for life expectancy. Do you know, Mr. Speaker, what most of the countries doing better and paying less than us have in common? They have universal healthcare. Americans' physical and financial health depend on us doing the same. It is time to take real action to bring down healthcare costs for Arizonans and for people all across the United States. That means Medicare for All before more Americans lose their healthcare or go into medical debt. - Representative Yassamin Ansari, Congressional Record, January 8, 2026.”

Yassamin Ansari advocates for "bold, big changes" and "transformational change" regarding climate policy, emphasizing global re-engagement and a focus on renewable energy to lower energy costs for citizens. She views the climate crisis as the "defining issue of our generation," with priorities including retraining fossil fuel workers for clean energy and water conservation. As a former UN climate policy advisor, she helped deliver the Paris Climate Accords.

““And I think for me and for my party, of course, the Democratic Party, I think we need to offer bold, big changes for the future, not incremental change, but transformational change. We need to have policies that will make housing more affordable, that will make child care more affordable, that will really re-engage us on climate policy worldwide. And I think it's not just about rejoining the Paris Climate Accords anymore, but doing 10 times more as the United States on climate policy, on creating partnerships, on climate security, on regulating companies in the United States." - Yassamin Ansari, Munich Security Conference (as quoted on ansari.house.gov/media/press-releases)”

Yassamin Ansari advocates for the protection of abortion and reproductive rights. During her tenure on the Phoenix City Council, she helped lead a citywide resolution to deprioritize abortion arrests. She also urges voters to enshrine abortion rights into the Arizona Constitution. Ansari has received an endorsement from Reproductive Freedom for All due to her commitment to these rights.

““Republicans are constantly preaching a warped, dangerous, authoritarian vision for our future and we must stand strong against it to protect abortion rights, defend our democracy and save our climate,” Yassamin Ansari said, as reported by Arizona Mirror.”

Yassamin Ansari condemned the U.S. attack on Iran in 2026, emphasizing Congress's authority to declare war and advocating for de-escalation to prevent catastrophic conflict. She supports replacing the "brutal, corrupt" Iranian regime and preventing its acquisition of nuclear weapons, prioritizing the safety of U.S. forces and civilians, and nuclear nonproliferation. She voted Yea on the AGOA Extension Act, Strengthening the Quad Act, and Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.

““I personally know how depraved and corrupt the Islamic Republic regime in Iran is. The Islamic Republic must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons and the current brutal regime must be replaced. Iranian people, who have suffered for more than four decades at the hands of this regime, deserve democracy and freedom. I do not want to see further regional escalation that could lead to U.S. military action. De-escalation now is imperative to avoid a catastrophic war.” — Yassamin Ansari, in a statement on Israeli strikes in Iran (ansari.house.gov)”

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Yassamin Ansari supports gun safety laws and advocates for stricter gun control measures. She has been endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, indicating her commitment to reducing gun violence.