Amish Shah defeats Marlene Galán-Woods, Rick McCartney, and Jonathan Treble in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Amish Shah won the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21, defeating three other candidates including frontrunner Marlene Galán-Woods. Shah will face Republican incumbent David Schweikert's successor in a district that voted for both Biden in 2020 and Trump previously, making it a competitive swing seat.
Key Points
- Amish Shah emerged victorious in a competitive four-candidate Democratic primary
- Incumbent Republican David Schweikert did not seek reelection, instead running for governor
- Arizona's 1st District is a swing area that has voted for both parties in recent elections