(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Dr. Amish Shah is the official Democratic nominee for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, winning a competitive primary in one of the top pickup opportunities for Democrats in the midterms. In response, 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement:
“314 Action congratulates Dr. Amish Shah on his victory in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. This win demonstrates what we’ve seen across the country—voters trust doctors, not career politicians, to create healthcare policies and they’re ready to send them to Washington.”
“As an emergency room physician, Dr. Amish Shah has dedicated his life to keeping Arizonans safe. He was there when Roe v. Wade was overturned and now, he’s seeing his patients suffering due to Trump’s cuts to Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, and SNAP. In the State Legislature, he passed more bills than any other Arizona Democrat in the last decade and led with evidence.
“The district voted to nominate Dr. Shah because they know he will always fight to improve their lives—that’s what he’s done as a doctor, legislator, and public servant. 314 Action proudly endorsed Dr. Shah in 2024, where he came within 3% of flipping the district. We’re proud to stand with him again to flip AZ-01 blue and look forward to supporting him to a victory in November.”
314 Action Fund supported Dr. Shah every step of the way, by forming a six-figure Joint Fundraising Committee to make targeted investments in Dr. Shah’s campaign and boost his candidacy with a $300,000 television ad highlighting his work as an emergency room physician saving lives, while Republicans continue to make the largest cuts to healthcare in history.
Dr. Amish Shah is an emergency physician and former Arizona state legislator. In office, he passed more bills than any Democrat in the last ten years. Dr. Shah brings decades of medical service and legislative experience to Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. He continues to practice emergency medicine in the heart of the district, where he witnesses firsthand the challenges families face accessing quality, affordable care.
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