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July 22, 2026
Amish Shah Leads in Democratic Primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
- Democrat Amish Shah has taken a 7-point lead in the primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, with 84% of the expected vote counted.
- Shah's campaign emphasizes his legislative record and healthcare issues, while facing significant outside spending against him.
- The winner of the Democratic primary will challenge Republican Jay Feely, who secured his nomination with strong support from Donald Trump.
5 Sources
- Trump-backed Jay Feely wins GOP primary in Arizona’s battleground 1st DistrictJul 22, 2026 at 3:16 AM · Politico
- Ex-NFL star backed by Trump wins battleground state primary: 'True America First Conservative'Jul 22, 2026 at 3:20 AM · Fox News
- 6 Takeaways From Arizona’s Tense, Trump-Dominated PrimariesJul 22, 2026 at 5:49 AM · NYT
- State of play: Dems battle for shot at crucial Arizona House seat amid GOP's razor thin majorityJul 22, 2026 at 6:03 AM · Fox News
- Democratic leaders’ pick trails in Arizona primary for a key battleground districtJul 22, 2026 at 12:20 PM · NBC