Zuhdi Jasser
Won the July 21, 2026 Republican primary unopposed
Zuhdi Jasser is a physician and retired U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, and the Republican nominee for Arizona's 4th Congressional District. He has been affiliated with the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and the Muslim Reform Movement, organizations he founded or co-founded focused on countering Islamist extremism.[4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says that as a representative of a border state he would prioritize the security and safety of the nation, indicating support for expanded immigration enforcement.[5]
- SupportsPublic funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
Supports 'educational freedom' and policies that direct public funding to students rather than school systems, including empowering parents' school choices.[5]
“I support educational freedom in education, and funding students — not systems.”
- OpposesExpand public health coverage
As a physician, criticizes current health spending and government handling of health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, favoring individual choice over expanded government-directed health programs.[5]
In their words — priorities
- Campaign platform centers on border security as a top priority for representing a border state, quality and cost of health care, school choice ('funding students -- not systems'), and rebuilding U.S. military readiness.[5]
Background
- Served in the U.S. Navy from 1993 to 1999.[4]
- Earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1992.[4]
- Career experience includes working as a doctor; has been affiliated with the Arizona Medical Association, the Maricopa County Board of Health, the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, and the Muslim Reform Movement.[4]
Campaign money
Raised $565K · spent $223K · $342K cash on hand (through 2026-07-01) FEC filing ↗