AZ-1 Scottsdale
Arizona
Not calledR -4.0closes 9:00 pm ET
Lean Dopen seat
Who's running
Amish ShahD
Amish Shah is an emergency room doctor. He served in the Arizona House from 2019 to 2024. He ran for this same seat in 2024 and lost a close race to David Schweikert.
What they say they'll do
- ER and sports medicine doctor
- Arizona state lawmaker 2019 to 2024
- Raised $5.65 million through Oct. 14
Jay FeelyR
Jay Feely kicked in the NFL for 14 seasons, including four with the Arizona Cardinals. He later worked as a CBS football analyst. President Trump backed him and he won the Republican primary in July.
What they say they'll do
- Former NFL kicker and CBS analyst
- Endorsed by President Trump
- Raised $3.80 million through Oct. 14
The tea ☕
- The seat is open because Republican David Schweikert gave it up to run for governor. He then lost the Republican primary for governor to Rep. Andy Biggs in July.
- Outside groups have poured about $8.75 million into this race, and most of it was spent against Shah. The biggest single spender was the Republican-aligned Congressional Leadership Fund, which spent $3.14 million attacking him.
Sources
- https://ballotpedia.org/Arizona's_1st_Congressional_District_election,_2026
- https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/2026-election-cd1-debate-features-dr-amish-shah-jay-feely-key-arizona-congressional-race
- https://www.270towin.com/2026-house-polls/arizona/district-1
- https://www.270towin.com/2026-house-election/table/cook-political-report-2026-house-ratings/