Amish Shah, a former state representative, is projected to defeat Marlene Galán-Woods, a former broadcast journalist, in the Democratic primary for Arizona's open 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Shah's victory on July 23, 2026, is significant for national Democrats, who had supported Galán-Woods, a former Republican who switched to the Democratic Party and was married to the late state attorney general Grant Woods.
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Amish Shah projected to win Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Amish Shah is projected to win the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating Marlene Galán-Woods. This outcome is notable as national Democrats had backed Galán-Woods, a former Republican.
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Shah defeats House Democrats’ pick for battleground Arizona House seat
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Amish Shah projected to win Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District