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Amish Shah wins Democratic nod in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District

AP News • July 23, 2026 • nation

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Amish Shah won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)-backed candidate Marlene Galán-Woods, signaling voter rejection of party leadership preferences.
Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker endorsed by Donald Trump, in the fall election for the open seat.
The DCCC's endorsement of Galán-Woods, a former Republican turned Democrat, puzzled local Democrats as both she and Shah are moderates with little ideological difference.
The district is competitive, with Republicans holding a voter registration advantage but the area trending more centrist; the race is seen as crucial for control of the U.S. House.
Feely defeated Joseph Chaplik in the GOP primary and has a past connection with Shah, as both were part of the New York Jets organization during the 2008-2009 seasons.

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