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Former state Representative Amish Shah has won the Democratic primary for Arizona's open 1st Congressional District, defeating former broadcast journalist Marlene Galán-Woods, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result is a setback for national Democratic leaders, who had backed Galán-Woods, a Republican-turned-Democrat and widow of late state attorney general Grant Woods. Shah's victory positions him as the Democratic nominee for the competitive battleground seat, which is being vacated by incumbent Democrat Tom O'Halleran after redistricting. The general election is expected to be closely contested in this swing district.
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July 30, 2025 — Former state Representative Amish Shah is projected to defeat former broadcast journalist Marlene Galán-Woods in the Democratic primary for Arizona's open 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Shah's victory on Tuesday delivers a blow to national Democrats, who had lined up behind Galán-Woods — a Republican-turned-Democrat who was married to the late state attorney general Grant Woods.
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Amish Shah defeats Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona Democratic primary for 1st Congressional District