Amish Shah wins the Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, according to AP News
Amish Shah won the Democratic congressional primary in Arizona’s 1st District on Wednesday, defeating Marlene Galán-Woods.
The New York Times, Politico and AP News
Key points
From AP News’s report- Amish Shah won the Arizona Democratic primary Wednesday in the 1st Congressional District race.
- The DCCC backed Marlene Galán-Woods, and Shah delivered a defeat to the party establishment.
- Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely in the fall general election.
- Feely was endorsed by President Donald Trump and previously played as an NFL kicker.
- The district is expected to help determine U.S. House control as it shifts toward the center.
Why it matters. The result positions Shah to face Republican Jay Feely in the fall general election, affecting the balance of House control.
What to watch. Watch the fall general election matchup between Shah and Feely and whether the district’s shift influences House outcomes.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCKey points from AP News
- Amish Shah won the Arizona Democratic primary Wednesday in the 1st Congressional District race.
- The DCCC backed Marlene Galán-Woods, and Shah delivered a defeat to the party establishment.
- Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely in the fall general election.
- Feely was endorsed by President Donald Trump and previously played as an NFL kicker.
- The district is expected to help determine U.S. House control as it shifts toward the center.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Amish Shah Wins Democratic Primary in Swing Arizona House District”
SourcePoliticoUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Politico“Amish Shah wins Dem primary in battleground Arizona House race”
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment - AP News”
Key points from AP News
- Amish Shah won the Arizona Democratic primary Wednesday in the 1st Congressional District race.
- The DCCC backed Marlene Galán-Woods, and Shah delivered a defeat to the party establishment.
- Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely in the fall general election.
- Feely was endorsed by President Donald Trump and previously played as an NFL kicker.
- The district is expected to help determine U.S. House control as it shifts toward the center.
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