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Amish Shah Wins Democratic Primary in Swing Arizona House District

The New York Times • July 23, 2026 • nation

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Dr. Amish Shah, a moderate Democrat and former state lawmaker, won the House primary in a key Arizona battleground district, defeating a centrist candidate backed by House Democrats’ campaign arm.
Shah, an emergency physician known for door-knocking advocacy, will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker endorsed by President Trump, in the general election.
Shah and Feely share a past connection from 2008 when Shah was a sideline physician and Feely was the kicker for the New York Jets.
The race is to replace Republican Representative David Schweikert, who is running for governor, and is anticipated to be one of the most expensive House contests this November.
Democrats aim to leverage President Trump’s unpopularity in this district to regain control of the House of Representatives.

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