Arizona’s 1st District race

D Democratic Amish Shah

Lowers costs and opposes tariffs

Shah attributes rising living costs to housing, grocery, and healthcare inflation, arguing that federal tariffs act as a tax on Arizona families. He highlights his state legislative record cutting taxes for middle-class families and small businesses, pledging to roll back tariffs to spur economic investment.

• Roll back federal tariffs on everyday imported goods
• Lower essential living costs including housing, groceries, and gas
• Cut taxes for middle-class families and support local small businesses

“These tariffs are a tax on Arizona families that will raise costs on groceries, gas, cars, and housing, hurt small businesses, and hurt our economy.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Slashes regulations and extends tax cuts

Feely argues that Biden-era inflation and excessive government spending have placed the American Dream out of reach for working families. He proposes expanding Trump-era tax cuts, slashing federal regulations, unleashing domestic manufacturing, and reducing the national debt.

• Expand Trump-era tax cuts for families and businesses
• Slash federal regulations red tape to encourage economic growth
• Unleash domestic manufacturing and curb national debt

“In Congress, I’ll fight to slash red tape, expand Trump-era tax cuts, unleash domestic manufacturing, and drive down inflation.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Combats fentanyl and border drug trafficking

Shah addresses border security primarily through public safety and substance abuse prevention, citing his ER experience with drug overdoses. He pledges federal action to curb illicit drug trafficking and stop fentanyl from crossing the southern border.

• Stop the flow of illicit fentanyl and dangerous drugs across the southern border
• Support police officers and first responders handling drug crimes
• Work across party lines on targeted public safety and border enforcement solutions

“In Congress, he’ll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Finishes border wall and supports deportations

Feely strongly criticizes Biden-era open-border policies and pledges to restore Trump-era border security measures. He commits to completing the border wall, backing mass deportations of violent offenders, fully funding Border Patrol and ICE, and eradicating fentanyl.

• Finish construction of the southern border wall
• Support mass deportations of violent illegal immigrants
• Provide full funding and support for Border Patrol, ICE, and law enforcement agencies

“In Congress, I’ll fight to finish the wall, dismantle the Biden/Harris open-borders agenda, and deliver results.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Protects water supply and opposes data centers

Shah emphasizes addressing Arizona's severe drought by securing federal infrastructure funding and defending Arizona's fair share of the Colorado River. He explicitly opposes constructing water-heavy AI data centers in the district, accusing his opponent of backing them.

• Deliver federal infrastructure resources to help communities and Tribes build drought resilience
• Defend Arizona's equitable share of Colorado River allocations
• Block construction of water-intensive AI data centers in District 1

“And he will work to stop data centers from being built in our district, unlike his opponent who wants to build them here.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Protects Arizona water rights

Feely pledges to defend Arizona's local water supply against out-of-control federal mandates. He emphasizes protecting water access for agricultural producers, ranchers, and local communities.

• Protect Arizona water supplies from federal overreach
• Support water access for local farmers and ranchers

“That means protecting our water, standing up for our farmers and ranchers, defending our Second Amendment rights, and stopping out-of-control federal mandates that hurt our families, small businesses, and schools.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Increases public school funding and teacher pay

Shah emphasizes supporting public education by increasing federal funding for public K-12 schools and boosting teacher pay. He commits to defending the U.S. Department of Education and reducing post-secondary education costs and student debt.

• Defend the U.S. Department of Education against spending cuts or elimination
• Increase federal investment in public K-12 schools and teacher compensation
• Lower higher education tuition costs and reduce student loan burdens

“In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Opposes federal education mandates

Feely advocates reducing federal influence in education to protect local family and school board autonomy. He opposes federal mandates that interfere with local school operations.

• Stop out-of-control federal mandates on local public schools
• Protect local family and community authority over school decision-making

“That means protecting our water, standing up for our farmers and ranchers, defending our Second Amendment rights, and stopping out-of-control federal mandates that hurt our families, small businesses, and schools.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Reduces gun violence and fully funds police

As an ER doctor, Shah combines support for law enforcement funding with policies to reduce gun violence. He highlights his state legislative support for first responders and his endorsements from major police labor unions.

• Fully fund law enforcement agencies and police departments
• Enact measures to reduce community gun violence
• Endorsed by law enforcement unions including CLEAA and Phoenix Police Sergeants & Lieutenants Association

“In Congress, he’ll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Defends Second Amendment and backs police

Feely pledges to defend gun owners' constitutional rights while fully backing local police officers and federal law enforcement. He frames gun rights as essential to personal safety and individual liberty.

• Defend Second Amendment gun rights against federal restrictions
• Fully back local police, Border Patrol, and ICE agents

“That means protecting our water, standing up for our farmers and ranchers, defending our Second Amendment rights, and stopping out-of-control federal mandates that hurt our families, small businesses, and schools.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Expands coverage and protects Medicare and Social Security

As an emergency room physician, Shah advocates universal healthcare access, expanded coverage, and lower prescription drug costs like insulin. He opposes cuts to Medicaid and promises to protect Social Security and Medicare against Republican retirement age increases or benefit reductions.

• Protect Medicare and Social Security against benefit cuts and age increases
• Reverse recent Medicaid cuts and expand healthcare coverage access
• Lower prescription drug costs and challenge pharmaceutical price gouging

“As an emergency physician, Dr. Shah witnesses firsthand the struggles of patients who cannot afford the care they need.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Codifies Roe v. Wade and protects mifepristone

Shah maintains a 100% pro-choice legislative voting record and advocates for reproductive freedom. In the state legislature, he crossed party lines to protect access to mifepristone, and in Congress, he pledges to codify Roe v. Wade into federal law.

• Codify Roe v. Wade to protect federal abortion access
• Protect access to reproductive medications like mifepristone
• Personally collected 1,200+ signatures for the Arizona Abortion Access Ballot Initiative

“Dr. Shah has a 100% pro-choice voting record, and he will continue protecting a woman’s right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Protects election integrity and ends gerrymandering

Shah strongly condemns attempts to cast doubt on election results and subvert democratic processes. In Congress, he promises to stand against partisan gerrymandering, ban dark money, stop political self-enrichment, and protect judicial independence.

• End partisan gerrymandering and combat dark money in political campaigns
• Stop corrupt politicians from enriching themselves in public office
• Defend the Constitution and court decisions against executive overreach

“In Congress, Dr. Shah will stand up for the rule of law.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Supports America-First energy independence

Feely supports President Trump's energy policy, advocating for the expansion of domestic oil, natural gas, and clean coal development. He aims to lower consumer utility costs and eliminate Green New Deal regulations.

• Unleash domestic oil, natural gas, and clean coal energy production
• Cut federal energy regulations and streamline infrastructure construction
• Reject Green New Deal policies to lower energy costs for families

“I proudly support President Trump’s America-First energy agenda—and I’ll work to unleash the full power of American oil, natural gas, clean coal, and the next generation of innovation.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Protects women's sports titles

Feely opposes allowing transgender females to compete in biological women's sports categories, calling it an issue of fairness. Drawing on his background as a professional athlete and parent, he pledges federal legislation restricting female sports competitions to biological females.

• Codify federal protections for girls' and women's sports categories
• Restrict female athletic titles and competitions to biological females

“In Congress, I will fight to protect girls’ and women’s sports by codifying common-sense laws that ensure fair competition and keep women's titles out of men's hands.”

R Republican Jay Feely

Unapologetically stands with Israel

Feely strongly advocates for the U.S.-Israel strategic alliance, citing his visits to the region. He commits to combating antisemitism on college campuses and restoring Trump-era diplomatic support for Israel.

• Strengthen U.S. military and diplomatic alliance with Israel
• Combat antisemitism on university campuses
• Restore Trump-era foreign policy commitment to Middle East allies

“In Congress, I will stand unapologetically with Israel and fight to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.”

D Democratic Amish Shah

Cracks down on animal cruelty

Shah actively promotes animal welfare legislation, pointing to state house work banning cat declawing, tackling puppy mills, and halting kangaroo part sales. In Congress, he aims to end horse slaughter, puppy mills, and crude testing on primates and dogs.

• Ban puppy mills, horse slaughter for human consumption, and staged animal fighting
• Promote human-relevant biomedical research to replace testing on dogs and primates
• Protect state and local authority to restrict factory farming practices

“This nation should never tolerate cruelty to animals. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.”