Emergency Physician Dr. Amish Shah Wins Arizona’s 1st Congressional District
Arizona Medical Association member, emergency physician, and former state legislator Dr. Amish Shah has been elected to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, marking a significant milestone for the state’s physician community.
ArMA Member Flips Arizona’s 1st Congressional District
The Associated Press projected Dr. Shah as the winner Thursday, with the Democrat defeating Republican Jay Feely and flipping a congressional seat previously held by Republicans.
Dr. Shah, an emergency medicine physician, brings a clinical perspective and firsthand experience caring for patients to the U.S. House of Representatives.
From the Emergency Department to Congress
Before his election to Congress, Dr. Shah served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2019 to 2024, where he built a record of public service and legislative experience.
His path from the emergency department to the Arizona Legislature and now to Congress represents an important opportunity for a physician’s voice to be part of federal policymaking.
A Physician’s Perspective on Healthcare Policy
As a practicing physician, Dr. Shah understands the challenges patients face in accessing care and the realities physicians and other healthcare professionals navigate every day. His election is a welcome opportunity to bring that experience and perspective to discussions shaping the future of healthcare.
Shah’s Priorities in Congress
In his victory speech, Dr. Shah emphasized a commitment to working across party lines and identified healthcare access and affordability among the issues he intends to address in Congress.
