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Rep. Eli Crane has publicly emphasized targeted access improvements for rural and Tribal communities rather than presenting a broad healthcare platform.

Jonathan Nez says he would expand access to affordable healthcare, protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, lower out-of-pocket and prescription-drug costs, protect rural hospitals, and fund community health centers…

Goodwin has not published a comprehensive healthcare platform in the available campaign materials. In a 2026 Arizona Voter Guide survey, he said he supports preserving access to essential healthcare services while opposing federal funding…

Crane says economic prosperity is best supported by low taxes, limited regulation, limited government, and avoiding federal subsidies that favor particular industries.

Nez's campaign says Arizona's economy should prioritize working families rather than billionaires and the wealthy. His agenda emphasizes lowering housing and utility costs, supporting small businesses and workers, and investing in…

Goodwin emphasizes fiscal restraint, stating that Washington has a spending problem rather than a revenue problem, and lists reducing federal spending and the national debt among his priorities.

Crane's official congressional energy platform supports expanding domestic energy production, prioritizing reliable energy sources, and reducing federal regulation.

Nez's published campaign agenda does not state a specific climate or energy policy. It does emphasize protecting water security, building sustainable long-term rural infrastructure, and protecting communities from natural disasters,…

Eli Crane has a record of voting against abortion and reproductive-health access measures. Reproductive Freedom for All’s 2025 scorecard reports that he voted for final passage of H.R. 21 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act),…

Nez's campaign states he is committed to "protecting the right to choose," and his platform emphasizes supporting Arizona families.

In an Arizona Voter Guide questionnaire, Goodwin marked "Opposes" a proposal to prohibit federal funds from directly or indirectly supporting organizations that perform, promote, or refer for abortion.

Crane supports restricting legal immigration through the H-1B program, arguing that it should prioritize American workers.

Nez has said immigration is a pressing national concern and that previous bipartisan reform efforts were undermined, but he emphasizes that rural Arizona voters are more focused on local infrastructure such as water, electricity, and…

Goodwin supports expanding federal enforcement to prevent illegal border crossings and favors stronger borders while requiring people seeking work permits, permanent residency, or citizenship to follow the legal process.

Eli Crane supports broad Second Amendment protections and has specifically advocated restoring firearm rights to veterans whose names were reported to the NICS system solely because they had a VA-appointed fiduciary, without a court…

Curtis Goodwin identifies “Second amendment rights” as one of his campaign issues in Ballotpedia’s 2026 Candidate Connection survey. The survey does not provide additional details about specific firearms policies, legislation, or proposed restrictions.

Crane has advocated a restrained, non-interventionist foreign policy and opposing or limiting U.S. military and financial assistance abroad.

Crane's official congressional issues page does not identify a general Civil Rights & Equality policy. On voting access, however, he supports requiring photo identification for federal elections and documentary proof of U.S. citizenship…

Nez's campaign agenda explicitly calls for protecting voting rights and tribal sovereignty. The Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsed him as a pro-equality candidate in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, citing its effort to elect…

In the Arizona Voter Guide questionnaire, Goodwin supports adding sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression as protected classes in federal nondiscrimination statutes, while cautioning that such protections must be…

Crane has highlighted continued federal funding for rural schools through reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools program, saying it provides stability for local education and essential services in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District.

Nez supports protecting and investing in early-childhood education, particularly Head Start. In an August 3, 2026 campaign statement, he opposed reported plans to reduce or shift Head Start funding and said every child should have access…

In the Arizona Voter Guide questionnaire, Goodwin indicated support for federal tax credits or scholarships allowing parents to choose private schools, homeschooling, or online programs.

Crane has supported stronger privacy protections against government use of emerging surveillance technologies, including AI-enabled automated license-plate-reader systems.

Goodwin opposes allowing the federal government to regulate artificial intelligence, stating "there's already too much government overreach."

Crane supports requiring photo identification to vote in federal elections, documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration, and regular state checks for noncitizens and other ineligible registrants on voter rolls.

Nez’s campaign says he would protect voting rights and address corruption and money in politics. In a July 2026 interview, he criticized incumbent Eli Crane’s support for the SAVE Act and SAVE America Act, which would require proof of…

In the Arizona Voter Guide questionnaire, Goodwin opposes federalizing election law by removing state authority over elections and opposes eliminating the Senate filibuster rule that requires 60 votes to move most legislation.

Crane says he prioritizes rural Arizona by supporting local schools and essential services through continued Secure Rural Schools funding, expanding rural infrastructure and transportation investment, protecting ranchers and public-land…

Nez says he would prioritize rural Arizona by seeking a fair share of water and bringing clean water to growing communities, expanding infrastructure, and addressing affordable healthcare.

Goodwin emphasizes a limited-government, community-oriented approach, stating that “the solutions to local problems are found closest to home.”