Michiel "Mike" Montiel

Every Arizonan should have a realistic opportunity to afford a safe home in the community where they live and work. I support increasing housing supply, accelerating responsible development, expanding homeownership opportunities, and protecting renters from abusive practices and unreasonable cost increases. We need housing policies that strengthen neighborhoods while ensuring working families, seniors, and young Arizonans are not priced out of their own communities.

In their own words·As of August 2026

Arizona agriculture is essential to our economy, food security, rural communities, and way of life. I support helping farmers and ranchers remain productive through responsible water management, modern technology, healthy soils, strong local food systems, and policies that keep family farms economically viable. We can protect Arizona’s agricultural legacy while encouraging innovation that produces more value with fewer resources and keeps our land productive for future generations.

In their own words·As of August 2026

I believe economic development should create lasting opportunity for the people and communities of Arizona, not simply growth for growth’s sake. We should invest in small businesses, workforce development, infrastructure, and emerging industries while ensuring Arizona workers can build careers and local communities share in the prosperity they help create. My goal is an economy where businesses can thrive, families can afford to live where they work, and responsible growth strengthens our communities for generations.

In their own words·As of August 2026

Every Arizonan deserves access to quality healthcare without facing financial hardship or traveling hours to receive basic services. I support strengthening rural hospitals and clinics, expanding the healthcare workforce, protecting affordable coverage, and increasing access to mental health, preventive, and specialty care. We should build a healthcare system that gives families real choices, lowers costs, and ensures that where you live or what you earn does not determine whether you can see a doctor.

In their own words·As of August 2026

Strong public schools are essential to Arizona’s future, and every child deserves an excellent education regardless of their ZIP code. I support reforming ESAs to improve accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility while preserving meaningful educational choices for families. We should reinvest savings and recovered ESA funds into our classrooms, increasing teacher and support staff pay, retaining great educators, and providing students with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.

In their own words·As of August 2026

As a combat veteran, I believe Arizona must honor veterans not only with words, but by ensuring they have the support and opportunities they have earned. I will advocate for accessible healthcare, mental health and transition services, affordable housing, employment and workforce opportunities, and stronger support for military and veteran families. Arizona should also empower veteran-led organizations and community networks that give veterans opportunities to continue serving, leading, and finding purpose here at home.

In their own words·As of August 2026