Democrats flip open Arizona House seat
Shah, an emergency room doctor and former state lawmaker, won by about 22,000 votes as Democrats flipped a competitive district.
- On Thursday, The Associated Press called Arizona's 1st Congressional District for Democrat Amish Shah, an emergency room doctor capturing a Scottsdale-area seat that had been a top Democratic target for several election cycles.
- Shah defeated Republican nominee Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, for the seat left open by retiring Rep. David Schweikert; the candidates overlapped as colleagues at the New York Jets during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
- Results show Shah's lead held steady at around 22,000 votes by Thursday afternoon, as Feely, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, faced a challenging environment despite significant fundraising.
- Declaring victory Wednesday, Shah pledged to "work in a bipartisan way in Congress" and "end the political toxicity" while focusing on lowering costs, expanding health care, and solving Arizona's water crisis.
- Democrats reclaimed the House and Senate on Tuesday, creating a divided government, while the Arizona result reflects voter discontent over the economy and a desire for increased congressional oversight.
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The Blue Party managed to retain two key districts in Arizona, taking control of its rivals in areas 1 and 6. Mendoza and Shah, both of the progressive wing, overcame their opponents with a margin of 53%, consolidating dominance in the region.
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