Monica Alponte

LIB

Won the July 21, 2026 Libertarian primary

Monica Alponte is the Libertarian nominee for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, running on non-interventionist foreign policy, abolishing the IRS and Federal Reserve, and opposing government overreach into individual and property rights.[5][6]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • OpposesStricter gun laws

    Describes herself as having a pro-Second Amendment commitment to the right of self-defense, opposing stricter gun laws.[6]

    “a pro-2A commitment to self-defense”

In their words — priorities

  • Opposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars and says she will not accept money from foreign lobbies, including AIPAC, pledging to vote solely in American interests.[6]
  • Wants to abolish the IRS and end the Federal Reserve's control of currency, favoring free markets without government interference.[6]
  • Says government, from homeowners' associations to Congress, should serve rather than rule, and describes herself as a defender of free speech and the right to self-defense.[6]

Background

  • A retired business writer and former co-host of a conservative TV talk show; has spent 21 years working with her Arizona county on road and driver safety and on homeowners' association reform.[6]

Campaign money

Raised $8,941 · spent $8,307 · $634 cash on hand (through 2026-07-01) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Amish Shah, Jay Feely · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 5.Monica Alponte · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 6.Monica Alponte's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words