Incumbent David Schweikert Defeats Amish Shah in Arizona's Swing District 1, Retains Key House Seat

Nov 11, 2024, 03:04 AM

Republican incumbent U.S. Representative David Schweikert has won reelection in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Amish Shah. Schweikert steadily increased his lead over the weekend, gaining about 250 votes in the latest results, and secured 52% of the votes as of Sunday night. The Associated Press projected his victory on Sunday. Arizona's 1st Congressional District is a Scottsdale-area swing district in an affluent part of the state. His win allows Republicans to retain this key Arizona House seat.