Juan Ciscomani

Juan Ciscomani
Juan Guadalupe Ciscomani III (born August 31, 1982) is a Mexican-American politician serving as the U.S. representative for since 2023.
A Republican, he previously worked as a senior adviser to former Governor Doug Ducey, while also serving as vice chair of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. Ciscomani was chosen to deliver the Republican response to the 2023 State of the Union Address in Spanish.
Early life and education
Ciscomani was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and was raised in Tucson, Arizona. He attended Pima Community College and the University of Arizona, becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college. After graduating, he worked at the University of Arizona as a program development specialist.
Early political career
In 2003, Ciscomani interned for U.S. Representative Ed Pastor, a Democrat from Arizona. He then completed a fellowship with Loretta Sanchez, another Democratic member of the U.S. House. Ciscomani has said that working for Democrats "challenged my own thinking and then really solidified where I stood politically."
Ciscomani ran unsuccessfully for the Arizona Legislature in 2008. He is a member of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and has served as its vice president of outreach. He has also served on the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board and the Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments.
In 2015, Ciscomani joined Governor Ducey's office as a senior advisor and vice chair of the Arizona-Mexico Commission, a post that he would hold until 2021.
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2022
In the 2022 elections, Ciscomani ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican to represent . He narrowly defeated the Democratic nominee, state Senator Kirsten Engel, in the general election.
Tenure
During the 2023 Speaker of the House election, Ciscomani nominated Kevin McCarthy for Speaker. In February 2023, he delivered the Republican response to President Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union Address in Spanish.
Ciscomani was floated as a potential candidate for United States Senate in 2024, with Politico reporting that "establishment Republicans" were encouraging him to enter the race. He ultimately declined to enter the race.
Committee assignments
For the 118th Congress:
Committee on Appropriations
Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity
Caucus memberships
Ciscomani's caucus memberships include:
Republican Governance Group
Problem Solvers Caucus
Republican Main Street Partnership
Conservative Climate Caucus
Western Caucus
Colorado River Caucus
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Caucus
Suburban Caucus
Southwest Caucus
Congressional Future Caucus
School Choice Caucus
Border Security Caucus
Animal Protection Caucus
Taiwan Caucus
Valley Fever Task Force
Fentanyl Prevention Caucus
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus
Copper Caucus
Political positions
In 2022, Ciscomani said he opposes abortion, but supports adding exceptions for rape and incest to Arizona state law, which currently bans most abortions after 15 weeks. He said he would not support a national abortion ban.
Ciscomani has said that he supports passing border security legislation in the immediate term. According to The Wall Street Journal, he said "he would be open to immigration reform and legal protections for young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children."
Ciscomani voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Personal life
Ciscomani resides in Tucson. He and his wife, Laura, have six children.
Electoral history
Notes
See also
List of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States Congress
References
External links
Representative Juan Ciscomani official U.S. House website
Juan Ciscomani for Congress campaign website
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1982 births
American politicians of Mexican descent
American Protestants
Arizona Republicans
Christians from Arizona
Hispanic and Latino American members of the United States Congress
Hispanic and Latino American people in Arizona politics
Living people
Mexican emigrants to the United States
People from Hermosillo
Politicians from Tucson, Arizona
Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Arizona
University of Arizona alumni
Latino conservatism in the United States