Arizona 5th District
Andy Biggs (R) gave up the seat to run for governor. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.Discuss
Mark Lamb
Republican · former pinal county sheriff, former police detective
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Lamb, and what Lamb has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on October 25. A grade needs 4.
Raised $1,771,671 since January 2025: 90% from people, 7% from PACs and other committees, 2% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
Elizabeth Lee
Democrat · reproductive health nurse and patient advocate
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Lee, and what Lee has said and done settles only 3 of my principles. I went through it on October 30. A grade needs 4.
Raised $375,628 since January 2025: 98% from people, 1% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in Arizona: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Mark Lamb, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Lamb, so the grade above comes from this list: what Lamb has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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At his launch he called the killing of Charlie Kirk a blow to free speech, without naming a policy on censorship.
“a huge blow to our country, to Arizona, to free speech”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A remark about a killing, with no stand on censorship or platform pressure, does not settle this measure.
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His campaign biography calls him a defender of free speech, without naming a policy.
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A general promise to defend free speech, with no stand on censorship or platform pressure, does not settle this measure.
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His campaign's write-up of a speech to Chandler Republicans says he called for cutting federal regulations on mining, farming and production.
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Less regulation is the with side of this measure.
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He wrote that he has always believed in minimal government and warned against socialists pushing more government and more debt.
“we will empower the socialists that hate America to continue dismantling the American dream, advance their agenda of more government, more debt, less freedom, less liberty, and "We The People" will pay for it.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Saying no to socialism is the with side of this measure.
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He wrote that abolishing ICE would weaken the enforcement of immigration law and said he opposes it.
“ICE has an important role in immigration enforcement and criminal investigations. I believe eliminating the agency would weaken our ability to enforce immigration law and confront the criminal networks that exploit our country.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing the abolition of ICE and backing enforcement is the with side of this measure.
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He promised to back border security, strong federal law enforcement and cooperation between state, local and federal agencies.
“As a member of Congress, I will support effective border security, strong federal law enforcement, cooperation with state and local agencies, and policies that hold traffickers accountable.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and enforcing the law is the with side of this measure.
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His campaign's write-up of a Matt Gaetz interview says he argued against places that bar local police from working with ICE.
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing sanctuary policies is the with side of this measure.
Elizabeth Lee, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Lee, so the grade above comes from this list: what Lee has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Her International Justice page promises to fight to end the war in Iran and says Congress must require authorization for continued hostilities.
“Congress must assert its constitutional authority, require explicit authorization for continued hostilities, exercise rigorous oversight and use its power of the purse to force a return to diplomacy.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A war powers limit and funding pressure aimed at ending action against Iran is the against side of this measure.
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Her International Justice page calls for reevaluating military aid against human rights standards without naming Israel in that line.
“Reevaluate military aid and partnerships to ensure alignment with human rights standards”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A rule for military aid in general that does not name Israel does not settle this measure.
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Her government page calls for accountability for misinformation, without saying who would enforce it or how.
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Without a named government role in removing speech, this does not settle the measure.
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Her health care page pledges to cosponsor and fight for Medicare for All, a single-payer system.
“Cosponsor and actively fight to pass Medicare for All -- because healthcare is not a privilege, it is a basic human right, following the lead of the National Nurses Union.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is the against side of this measure.
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Her economic page calls for higher taxes on billionaires and corporations.
“Ensure no billionaire pays a lower tax rate than a nurse or teacher”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Higher taxes are the against side of this measure.
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The same page opposes tariffs that raise prices on everyday goods.
“Oppose tariffs that increase prices on everyday goods”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs is the with side of this measure.
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Her issues page calls for defunding the current version of ICE and rebuilding the immigration enforcement system.
“Defunding ICE is not about eliminating immigration enforcement. It is about dismantling a system that is producing documented harm and rebuilding one that is aligned with the rule of law, clinical standards of care, and constitutional protections.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Defunding ICE is the against side of this measure.
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Her issues page backs a path to citizenship and permanent protections for Dreamers.
“Create a Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
A path to citizenship for people here illegally is the against side of this measure.
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The same page also calls for securing the border with technology and fighting drug trafficking and human smuggling.
“Why it matters: Border security and compassion aren't mutually exclusive. We can have both.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is the with side of this measure.
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