2026 U.S. House race for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Arizona's 1st Congressional District is a U.S. House seat in the Phoenix metropolitan area that became an open-seat race after incumbent David Schweikert entered the 2026 governor's race. The district is widely viewed as one of Arizona's most competitive House contests, with both parties expected to invest heavily. The race's partisan balance and the crowded Democratic field make candidate quality, fundraising, and turnout in the primary especially important. General-election messaging is likely to focus on suburban voter concerns, including cost of living, health care, and federal policy priorities. Gina Swoboda ended her congressional campaign on Feb. 13, 2026, to run for Arizona secretary of state instead.
Candidates
Amish Shah is a Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District and a former Arizona state representative. He is an emergency physician who previously served in the Arizona House and ran for the district in 2024.
Andres Barraza is a Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District and serves on the Tempe Union High School District governing board. Public campaign materials currently provide limited policy detail, and the campaign website is largely a placeholder with a "Coming Soon" message.
Angie Montoya is a Democratic candidate for Arizona's 1st Congressional District. Her campaign describes her as a Phoenix Valley resident, a mother of three, and a product manager with a master's degree in Social Justice & Human Rights from Arizona State University.
David Redkey is a certified teacher and Green Party candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. His campaign website says he has lived in Arizona for nearly four decades and is running on a platform he calls “Foundation Economics,” along with health care, reproductive rights, education, and ethics-related reforms.
Jonathan Treble is a Democratic candidate running in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in 2026. He is a small-business owner and father who says he entered the race after a personal experience navigating health insurance during a serious medical issue.
Jason Duey is a Republican candidate for Arizona's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. Public filings and candidate listings identify him as a Republican running for the open seat in the district.
Gina Swoboda is a Republican political operative and former chair of the Arizona Republican Party. She launched a 2026 campaign for Arizona's 1st Congressional District but ended that bid in February 2026 to run for Arizona secretary of state.
Polling
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/7/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.