Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Summary
Amish Shah won the Democratic primary for a key congressional seat in Arizona, beating the candidate supported by the party’s national committee. He will compete against Republican Jay Feely, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, in the November general election.Key Facts
- Amish Shah is an emergency doctor who won the Democratic primary in Arizona.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) supported Marlene Galán-Woods, but Shah won instead.
- Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker, won the Republican primary and was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
- Shah and Feely were once part of the same New York Jets football team; Shah was a doctor for the team, and Feely was the kicker.
- Marlene Galán-Woods switched from the Republican party to the Democratic party during President Trump’s first term.
- The primary results show some voters are choosing candidates not favored by party leaders in Washington.
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