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Feely vs. Shah Battle for Arizona’s House-Swing Seat

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Jay Feely (R) and Amish Shah (D) are contesting Arizona’s 1st congressional district, a race that could decide House control.
Incumbent Rep. David Schweikert declined a ninth term, leaving the seat open.
President Donald Trump initially endorsed Feely, but Feely later removed Trump references from campaign materials.
Independent Kyrsten Sinema signaled support for Feely without issuing a public endorsement.
Reproductive Freedom for All is spending six figures in the district to highlight Feely’s anti-abortion stance and promote Shah.

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Jay Feely (R) and Amish Shah (D) are contesting Arizona’s 1st congressional district, a race that could decide House control.
Incumbent Rep. David Schweikert declined a ninth term, leaving the seat open.
President Donald Trump initially endorsed Feely, but Feely later removed Trump references from campaign materials.
Independent Kyrsten Sinema signaled support for Feely without issuing a public endorsement.
Reproductive Freedom for All is spending six figures in the district to highlight Feely’s anti-abortion stance and promote Shah.