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Amish Shah Leads Early in Arizona's 1st Congressional District

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Amish Shah Leads Early in Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Photo: Arizona Congressional District 1 Democratic hopeful Amish Shah explains one of his qualifications while taking media questions after the May 15 debate, hosted by the Clean Election Commission. Shah holds a narrow lead in early general election returns ove

Preliminary results show Democrat Amish Shah has opened up with an early lead in Arizona's first congressional district. With 250,277 ballots cast and 48.5% of the vote counted, Shah holds 54.89% with 136,277 votes. Republican Thomas "Jay" Feely IV trails with 107,247 votes, or 43.2%. Libertarian Monica Alponte has just 1.85% of the vote with 4,603.

Frequently asked questions

How many ballots have been cast in the preliminary results?

250,277 ballots cast.

What percentage of the vote has Amish Shah received?

54.89%.

Who is the Republican candidate in the race?

Thomas "Jay" Feely IV.

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