Representative in Congress District 2 in Congressional District 2, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Eli Crane — Incumbent U.S. Representative in AZ

  Eli Crane is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Arizona's 2nd congressional district, serving since January 2023 as a Republican. A former United States Navy SEAL and businessman, he co-founded Bottle Breacher, a company selling patriotic-themed bottle openers made from used bullets, which gained fame on Shark Tank before he sold it in 2022. Crane was first elected to Congress in 2022 and won re-election in 2024. For his 2026 re-election campaign, he has received significant financial backing from Republican House leadership, totaling nearly $600,000. He currently sits on the House Committees on Homeland Security and Oversight and Government Reform. His legislative priorities predominantly focus on Public Lands and Natural Resources, Immigration, and Armed Forces and National Security. Crane is 46 years old.

• Eric Descheenie — Public Servant in Flagstaff, AZ

  Eric Descheenie is an Arizona native, born in Tuba City and raised in the Phoenix Metro Area. A father of three sons, he is Diné (Navajo) from Chinle, with deep ancestral ties. He earned a BA in Sociology from Arizona State University and has a distinguished career as a public servant, holding roles in the Arizona Governor’s Office, Department of Housing, Navajo Nation government, and Navajo County government. He was an Arizona State Representative from 2017 to 2018, advocating for Native rights, education, and sustainable development. Descheenie has also served internationally as a delegate to the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He announced a campaign for the Democratic nomination for Arizona’s 2nd congressional district in the 2026 election, but later withdrew from the race following an election challenge. He lives in Flagstaff, Arizona.

• Jonathan Nez — Candidate for Representative in Congress in Flagstaff, AZ

  Jonathan Nez, former President of the Navajo Nation, grew up in rural Arizona, where his family ran a ranch without running water or electricity. He began his public service career in Shonto before his presidential election in 2018. Now, Nez is making his second bid as a Democrat for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District in 2026, challenging incumbent Rep. Eli Crane. He aims to become the first Native American to represent Arizona in Congress. His campaign criticizes Crane on tariffs and healthcare costs, advocating for rural Arizonans. Nez resides in Flagstaff with his family.

• Curtis Goodwin — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in AZ

  Curtis Goodwin is running for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to represent Arizona's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is seeking the Libertarian Party nomination in the primary election scheduled for July 21, 2026, where he will be on the ballot against Alex Flores. He is running as a third-party candidate and aligns with platforms that advocate for independent, nonpartisan, or third-party representation, emphasizing grassroots funding, anti-corruption measures, and civil campaign conduct. The general election will take place on November 3, 2026.