It's another primary loss for establishment Democrats

The Democratic establishment just suffered another primary loss, this time in a pivotal House race in Arizona. Amish Shah, a moderate and former state representative, finished first in a crowded field that included Marlene Galan-Woods, the candidate backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, reports Politico. Her loss adds to a growing list of instances where national Democrats' preferred candidates have been turned aside by primary voters.

Shah, a physician who also captured the primary in 2024 before losing the general election to Republican Rep. David Schweikert by four points, will now face Jay Feely in November. Feely is a former NFL kicker endorsed by President Trump, and the New York Timespoints out an odd connection between the two rivals: Shah was a physician for the New York Jets in 2008, when Feely was their kicker. The suburban Phoenix district—which includes Scottsdale—is considered a top Democratic pickup opportunity after Schweikert left the seat to run against Rep. Andy Biggs in the Republican primary for governor. (This content was created with the help of AI. Read our AI policy.)

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