Arizona could make history this November. Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, and this seat could help decide who controls it.
Here’s what you need to know about Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, a toss-up race, and now wide open after US Rep. David Schweikert (R-Scottsdale) ditched his seat to run for governor, a race he later lost to US Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert).
Meet Amish Shah, a Democrat running on affordability and healthcare access, and Jay Feely, a Trump-endorsed candidate backing the president’s ICE and tariff agenda.
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