Democrat Amish Shah Wins Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, Flipping Seat
Democrat Amish Shah has won Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Jay Feely and flipping the Scottsdale-area seat to Democratic control.
Phoenix, AZ, November 6, 2026 — Democrat Amish Shah has secured victory in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, unseating the incumbent and shifting the seat’s representation to Democratic control. The election results show Shah defeating Republican challenger Jay Feely in the race for the Scottsdale-area district.
The outcome marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the district, which will now be represented by a Democrat. Specific details regarding the vote count or the margin of victory were not provided in the available information.
Amish Shah’s win means the Republican party will no longer hold this particular seat in Congress. Jay Feely, the Republican candidate, was unable to retain the district for his party.
The Scottsdale-area district’s election results underscore a change in voter preference within the constituency. Further details about the campaign, the candidates’ platforms, or the specific issues that may have influenced voters are not detailed in the summary.
The exact date of this election was not specified. Information regarding the previous party affiliation or election history of the 1st Congressional District is also not available.
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