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Amish Shah defeats Marlene Galán-Woods, Rick McCartney, and Jonathan Treble in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District

Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods, Rick McCartney, and Jonathan Treble in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21. Galán-Woods and Shah led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent David Schweikert (R) ran for governor of Arizona.

Ballotpedia · Jul 24

Amish Shah wins Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment

Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battleground seat

The Guardian - US · Jul 23

Amish Shah wins Democratic nod for key Arizona seat over DCCC-backed rival

Former Arizona state Rep. Amish Shah has won the Democratic primary for a fiercely contested swing district in Arizona, delivering another blow to national Democrats who put support and money behind former broadcast journalist Marlene Galán-Woods. “I have always prided myself on being a hardworking, grassroots candidate,’’ Shah, an emergency…

Roll Call · Jul 23

Infighting erupts among House Democrats as party picks favorites in contested races

"I would not be surprised if a number of members decide to put their DCCC giving on hold."

Axios · May 4

Some losing House candidates get a second look for 2026 - Roll Call

Several House candidates who lost close races last year are getting encouragement from their parties to try again in 2026.

Roll Call · Mar 26, 2025

At the Races: Censure and sensitivity - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including censure resolutions and Democratic angst.

Roll Call · Mar 6, 2025

At the Races: At what cost? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Apr 11, 2024

FEC urged to probe mystery group behind ads in Arizona race - Roll Call

An unregistered group called Turn AZ Blue ran ads attacking a Democrat vying to challenge Arizona Republican Rep. David Schweikert.

Roll Call · Apr 4, 2024

Abortion rights group backs ex-Republican to face Schweikert - Roll Call

EMILY's List endorsed Arizona Democratic candidate Marlene Galán-Woods, who left the GOP as it took hard-line anti-abortion stances.

Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023