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MAGA NFL Star Jay Feely to Tackle His Former Doctor Amish Shah in Bonkers Arizona Election Match-Up

Shah won the Democratic primary and will face Feely for the Arizona seat.

MAGA NFL Star Jay Feely to Tackle His Former Doctor Amish Shah in Bonkers Arizona Election Match-Up
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This article1 analysis · Oct 2, 2026
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Jay Feely won the Republican nomination for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a general-election contest with Democrat Amish Shah, who won his primary. The article says the district is a key target for Democrats seeking to regain the House majority.

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Amish Shah
D · AZ

Democratic nominee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District

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Jay Feely
R · AZ

Republican nominee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District

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Democratic candidate who lost the primary to Shah

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Representative whose seat is being contested

Former state representative who lost the Republican primary to Feely

Andy Biggs
R · AZ-5

Representative who defeated Schweikert in the Republican gubernatorial primary

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Jay Feely and Amish Shah Win Arizona Congressional Primaries

Outlets report that Amish Shah won the Democratic primary and Jay Feely won the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a general-election matchup. Left-leaning outlets frame the matchup around Feely’s MAGA identity and Trump ties. Center outlets stress Shah’s defeat of a party-backed rival and the race’s potential House-control stakes. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the candidates’ former Jets connection and present the contest as favorable to Feely.

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