Indian-American doctor Amish Shah won the
Democratic nomination for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
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Indian-American doctor
Amish Shah won the Democratic nomination for Arizona's 1st Congressional
District on 21 July 2026.
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Amish Shah is an
emergency physician by profession.
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He is a three-term member
of the Arizona House of Representatives.
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He will face Republican
candidate Jay Feely in the November 2026 general election.
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Arizona's 1st
Congressional District is considered one of the most competitive (toss-up)
constituencies in U.S. House elections.
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The district is regarded
as a key battleground in determining control of the U.S. House of
Representatives.
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The Democratic
Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) endorsed Marlene Galán-Woods in the
Democratic primary.
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Marlene Galán-Woods is a
former broadcast journalist and was the establishment-backed candidate.
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Amish Shah won the
Democratic primary for this district for the second consecutive time.
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Republican candidate Jay
Feely is a former NFL kicker.
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Jay Feely has received
the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
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Amish Shah previously
served as an NFL physician.
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He provided emergency
medical care for the New York Jets when Jay Feely played for the team.
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Former Republican
Congressman David Schweikert ran for Governor of Arizona in 2026 but lost the
Republican primary to Andy Biggs.
