Amish Shah beats Democratic establishment pick in House primary in Arizona
Shah prevailed after national Democratic groups spent more than $1.5 million opposing him in a race that exposed party divisions.
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, former state Rep. Amish Shah won the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating Marlene Galán-Woods; The Associated Press called the race on Wednesday.
- National Democratic groups spent millions to support Marlene Galán-Woods against Amish Shah, turning the primary into a bitter contest that tested the influence of the national party establishment.
- Outside groups spent more than $1.5 million opposing Amish Shah, compared with roughly $150,000 opposing Marlene Galán-Woods, while Shah's campaign called attacks a "desperate attempt to mislead voters about Amish's record."
- Amish Shah will now face Republican Jay Feely, a NFL kicker endorsed by President Donald Trump, in the November 3, 2026 general election while seeking support from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
- The 1st Congressional District is a battleground that fell narrowly to Republicans in 2024, when incumbent Republican Representative David Schweikert defeated Amish Shah by a roughly 52-48% margin, making the seat crucial for House control.
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