Arizona Dem running for Congress backed legal prostitution to help for trans people
JoAnna Mendoza, an Arizona Democrat running for Congress, has expressed support for decriminalizing prostitution to assist transgender individuals, particularly trans women of color. She believes that eliminating discriminatory practices is essential for providing opportunities for marginalized communities. Mendoza has raised significant campaign funds and is seen as a strong challenger to incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani.
- ▪JoAnna Mendoza is running to unseat Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona's congressional district 6.
- ▪Mendoza supports decriminalizing prostitution to help transgender people earn a living.
- ▪She has raised $5.3 million since launching her campaign in February 2026.
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Politics Arizona Dem running for Congress backed legal prostitution to help for trans people By Benjamin Brown Published June 3, 2026, 5:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An Arizona Democrat running to unseat Rep. Juan Ciscomani has supported decriminalizing prostitution to help transgender people earn living. JoAnna Mendoza, who is running in one of the most competitive races in the country, was asked by Michael Soto, then-executive director of Equality Arizona, whether she would “decriminalize sex work” in order to help “trans folks, especially trans women of color,” given that “discrimination is so pervasive in the formal employment sector.” 3 During a 2020 interview, Democrat JoAnna Mendoza, who is running to unseat Congressman…
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