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Amish Shah wins in Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment

The Guardian World Thursday 23 July 2026, 11:46 UTC By Associated Press 1 min read
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Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battleground seatAmish Shah won the Democratic primary on Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the preferences of party leaders in Washington. Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker who was endorsed by Donald Trump...

Shah will face Republican Jay Freely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in November for battleground seat

Amish Shah won the Democratic primary on Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the preferences of party leaders in Washington.

Shah, an emergency physician, will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker who was endorsed by Donald Trump in his primary, in the fall. Before becoming political opponents, Feely and Shah were part of the same team — the New York Jets. Shah was a doctor on the sidelines, while Feely was the kicker.

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