Elizabeth Lee (D) – AZ-05 House 2026

About

Elizabeth Lee is a board-certified reproductive health and infertility nurse and patient advocate from Gilbert, and the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 5th Congressional District. She won the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary with about 64.5% of the vote, defeating Chris James and Brian Hualde, in her first run for office. Her campaign emphasizes healthcare affordability, reproductive freedom, public education funding, and curbing corporate ownership of housing, and she does not accept corporate PAC money.

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Positions on Key Issues

Positions of Elizabeth Lee on key issues
Issue	Stance	Sources
Healthcare	Elizabeth Lee's campaign describes healthcare as a human right and says she would cosponsor and fight to pass Medicare for All, following the lead of the National Nurses Union, while expanding Medicare to cover mental health, dental, vision, and hearing. Drawing on her background as a board-certified reproductive health and infertility nurse, she also backs capping insulin at $35, allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, ending surprise billing, strengthening patient-safety and price-transparency rules, and fully resourcing the VA.	Healthcare Is a Human Right \| NurseLee4AZ The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ Elizabeth "Nurse Lee" for Congress \| Arizona District 5 \| 2026
Economy	Elizabeth Lee frames economic policy around economic equity, arguing that broad financial stability strengthens the workforce, improves public health, and supports sustainable growth. Her campaign backs closing tax loopholes for billionaires and corporations, expanding the EITC and Child Tax Credit, raising the minimum wage, protecting union rights via the PRO Act, opposing tariffs that raise prices on everyday goods, and curbing corporate ownership of housing with renter protections and rent-increase caps.	The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ Affordable Housing \| NurseLee4AZ Elizabeth Lee Positions \| Local Candidates
Climate/Energy	Lee’s campaign identifies water security and environmental protection as priorities, stating that Arizona is experiencing a historic mega-drought and that the state’s future depends on protecting its water. The campaign also describes protecting the climate as a key part of her vision, but the available materials do not specify a detailed energy or emissions policy.	The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ News \| NurseLee4AZ - Elizabeth Lee for Congress
Abortion & Reproductive Health	Elizabeth Lee supports reproductive freedom and access to reproductive healthcare, including fertility care and IVF protections. Her campaign says she would protect reproductive rights and describes abortion restrictions as endangering patients, including in ectopic-pregnancy emergencies; she also draws on her professional experience in reproductive healthcare and fertility advocacy.	The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ About Elizabeth \| NurseLee4AZ Reproductive Freedom & Fertility Care Access \| NurseLee4AZ
Immigration	Elizabeth Lee supports humane immigration reform alongside border security: investing in modern border technology and case processing, combating drug trafficking and human smuggling, creating permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, providing legal representation for asylum seekers, and keeping families together. She also calls for defunding the current version of ICE and shifting resources from mass detention toward community-based case management, timely legal processing, and oversight while maintaining targeted, proportionate enforcement.	Immigration Reform & Border Security — Elizabeth Lee for Congress News & Press — Elizabeth Lee for Congress
Firearms & Second Amendment	Elizabeth Lee's campaign frames gun violence as a public health crisis and says protecting communities should not come at the expense of responsible gun ownership. She supports universal background checks that close the gun show loophole, federal safe-storage standards in line with Ethan's Law, red flag (extreme risk) laws, and investment in mental health and community-based violence intervention.	Gun Violence Prevention \| NurseLee4AZ The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ
Foreign Policy	Lee's campaign says it will bring an evidence-based, civilian-centered lens to foreign policy, advocating for civilians in conflict zones including Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Lebanon, Myanmar, Syria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; pushing for humanitarian access; condemning attacks on medical facilities and use of starvation and siege tactics; and supporting adherence to the Geneva Conventions and reevaluation of U.S. military aid against human rights standards. A July 8, 2026 endorsement from Track AIPAC additionally states that Lee rejects AIPAC and the Israel lobby, recognizes genocide and apartheid, and supports an immediate arms embargo on Israel.	International Justice \| NurseLee4AZ The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ Track AIPAC endorsement of Elizabeth Lee
Civil Rights & Equality	Elizabeth Lee says she will support equal dignity and protections for all families, including access to healthcare, public schools, safe housing, and welcoming communities. Her detailed positions include supporting the Equality Act, defending marriage equality and parental rights, protecting access to gender-affirming and reproductive care, opposing political interference in clinical decisions, and protecting voting rights so every eligible voter can participate.	The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ Elizabeth Lee Positions \| Local Candidates
Education	Lee supports increased federal investment in K-12 public education, including funding to narrow disparities between wealthy and poor districts, updated school resources, higher teacher pay, smaller classes, healthy school meals, expanded English-language-learner and bilingual education, and full funding for IDEA and special-education services. She opposes vouchers that divert public money to private schools and supports transparency and accountability for charter schools receiving public funds.	The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ Elizabeth Lee Positions \| Local Candidates Elizabeth Lee (Arizona) \| Ballotpedia
Tech & AI	Elizabeth Lee is described as supporting strong, transparent oversight of artificial intelligence. Her official campaign issues page does not currently provide additional specific AI policy details, such as rules for deployment, privacy, or liability.	Elizabeth Lee Positions \| Local Candidates The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ
Election Policy	Elizabeth Lee says she supports protecting democracy and voting rights, including free and fair elections with participation by every eligible voter. Her campaign backs early voting and vote-by-mail, opposes voter ID laws designed to suppress turnout, supports making Election Day a national holiday, restoring the Voting Rights Act, overturning Citizens United, and limiting dark money influence, and says politicians should serve the public rather than special interests.	The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ Elizabeth Lee Positions \| Local Candidates
Local Issues	Lee's campaign emphasizes Arizona-specific water security and environmental protection, stating that the state is experiencing a historic mega-drought and that Arizona's future depends on protecting its water. It also highlights fully funding public education and affordable housing as priorities for Arizona families and communities.	The Issues \| NurseLee4AZ

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Healthcare

Elizabeth Lee's campaign describes healthcare as a human right and says she would cosponsor and fight to pass Medicare for All, following the lead of the National Nurses Union, while expanding Medicare to cover mental health, dental, vision, and hearing. Drawing on her background as a board-certified reproductive health and infertility nurse, she also backs capping insulin at $35, allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, ending surprise billing, strengthening patient-safety and price-transparency rules, and fully resourcing the VA.

Sources:

Healthcare Is a Human Right | NurseLee4AZ

The Issues | NurseLee4AZ

Elizabeth "Nurse Lee" for Congress | Arizona District 5 | 2026

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Background

Career History

Board Certified Reproductive Health and Infertility Nurse & Patient Advocate

Fertility clinics (CNY Fertility, IRMS, IVIRMA North America)

Worked at fertility clinics helping patients navigate fertility treatment; served as a pro bono patient advocate for patients in ICE detention centers; invited to Capitol Hill to lobby for federal IVF protections.

Founder 2024 – Present

The Empowered Choice Coalition

Founded in 2024; dedicated to patient education and informed decision-making in healthcare.

State Chair, Arizona Action Council

Reproductive Freedom for All

Served as State Chair for the Reproductive Freedom for All Arizona Action Council, building community and fighting to protect reproductive rights in Arizona.

Education

Northwestern State University Bachelor's degree in Nursing (2005)

Carrington College of Nursing Associate degree (Nursing) (2013)

Dover High School High school diploma

Top Donors

Raised approximately $153,111 through the July 2026 reporting period, almost entirely from individual contributions ($147,611), with about $76,000 coming from donors who gave under $200 and another $23,000 from $200–$999 donors. Her contributor base skews heavily toward healthcare and fertility-treatment professionals, with top disclosed employers including Banner Health ($4K), CNY Fertility ($4K), AARTE ($4K), IRMS ($3K), and IVIRMA North America ($3K). Financial data derives from FEC filings covering July 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026.

Sources

LEE, ELIZABETH - Candidate overview - FEC Elizabeth Lee Donors - Local Candidates Lee outraised competitors in 2nd quarter, overall in East Valley's CD5 - Daily Independent Fundraising in Arizona's 5th Congressional District - Quiver Quantitative

Voting Record

Elizabeth Lee has never held legislative office, so there is no public roll-call voting record to report. A registered nurse and board-certified patient advocate, she has centered her campaign on healthcare access, reproductive freedom, public education funding, and curbing corporate ownership of housing. She has received endorsements from progressive and reproductive-rights organizations, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, and Rep. Adelita Grijalva, and has participated in televised congressional debates in the district.

Sources

View full voting record Congressional District 5 candidates – Democrats - Arizona PBS Elizabeth "Nurse Lee" for Congress | Arizona District 5 | 2026 Elizabeth Lee (D) - Local Candidates

About this research

Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated October 8, 2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.