Meet JoAnna

JoAnna Mendoza, or Jo as friends and family call her, was born and raised in Eloy, Arizona. She grew up in a farmworker family, experiencing firsthand the challenges of poverty in a rural area. Despite their hard work, her family often struggled to make ends meet. This experience instilled in JoAnna a strong desire to give back to her community and embark on a career of public service. At 17, JoAnna answered the call to serve her country in the US Navy, where she served for 4 years before joining the US Marine Corps. She became a Drill Instructor, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and over her 20-year military career witnessed the immense sacrifices made by service members and their families. After decades of service, she came home to Arizona to raise her son, Aidan, embracing the strength it takes to be a single mother.

JoAnna is dedicated to serving the communities that shaped her. A lifelong servant leader, she is deeply committed to tackling the challenges facing her district, including reducing the cost of food, gas, and housing. She understands the struggles of Arizona's families and is dedicated to serving the communities that shaped her. She’s battle tested and ready to fight for real results that help Arizonans thrive.