Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
|
← 2024
|
| Arizona's 1st Congressional District |
|---|
 |
| Democratic primary Republican primary General election |
| Election details |
| Filing deadline: March 23, 2026 |
| Primary: July 21, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times:
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Toss-up Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up |
| Ballotpedia analysis |
| U.S. Senate battlegrounds U.S. House battlegrounds Federal and state primary competitiveness Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2026 |
| See also |
1st • 2nd • 3rd • 4th • 5th • 6th • 7th • 8th • 9th Arizona elections, 2026 U.S. Congress elections, 2026 U.S. Senate elections, 2026 U.S. House elections, 2026 |
All U.S. House districts, including the 1st Congressional District of Arizona, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. The primary is July 21, 2026. The filing deadline is March 23, 2026.
This is one of 51 open races for the U.S. House of Representatives this year in which an incumbent is not running for re-election. Across the country, 21 Democrats and 30 Republicans are not running for re-election. In 2024, 45 incumbents — 24 Democrats and 21 Republicans — did not seek re-election.
For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Democratic primary)
- Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
- Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
- Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies
General election
The primary will occur on July 21, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1
David Redkey and Christopher Ajluni are running in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | David Redkey (G)  | |
 | Christopher Ajluni (Independent) | |
| ||||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Andres Barraza | |
 | Brian Del Vecchio | |
 | Brandon Donnelly | |
 | Marlene Galán-Woods | |
 | Mark Robert Gordon | |
 | Daniel Lucio | |
 | Rick McCartney | |
| Angie Montoya | ||
 | Amish Shah | |
 | Jonathan Treble | |
 | Victor Weintraub | |
| ||||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Joseph Chaplik | |
 | Jason Duey | |
 | Jay Feely | |
 | Derrick Gallego | |
 | Kaitlin Purrington | |
 | Paul Reevs | |
 | Brandon Sowers | |
 | John Trobough | |
| ||||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gina Swoboda (R)
- David Schweikert (R)
Candidate profiles
This section includes candidate profiles that may be created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff may compile a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. For more on how we select candidates to include, click here.
Party: Green Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I am David Wayne Redkey, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. I am a public-school teacher, small business owner, and disability advocate who is running for Congress to fight corruption, restore accountability in our courts, and strengthen the working and middle classes. My campaign — centered on what I call “Foundational Economics” — focuses on practical reforms that improve everyday economic security for families in Arizona.I earned an Associate of Arts (2014), concurrent B.A. degrees in English and Communication from Arizona State University (2016, summa cum laude), a Master of Education in Secondary Education (2019), and a Graduate Certificate in Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies (2023). I have worked in education and public service and run TBI Writer LLC. My experience navigating the Arizona probate system after a debilitating injury led me to become an outspoken advocate for conservatorship reform and greater judicial transparency. I serve as director of Clean Up Our Courts Arizona and have made reforming private conservatorship practice a central element of my platform.Top priorities:
- End the private, for-profit conservatorship system and create stronger protections for vulnerable Arizonans; promote transparency and return misused funds to families.
- Advance “Foundational Economics” policies that strengthen wages, reduce predatory financial practices, and expand economic opportunity for working families.
- Increase accountability and transparency in government and the courts, including stronger oversight of fiduciaries and lawyers who serve vulnerable people.
- Support practical, classroom-focused education policies that improve outcomes for students and equip teachers which strengthen family choice without sacrificing the tools for public educators.
- Protect individual rights and access to essential healthcare while pursuing common-sense, evidence-based reforms -- such as universal healthcare.
Party: Independent
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I am a young American man of 36. I grew up in Iowa for the first 29 years of my life and have spent the last 7 here in Arizona. My heritage is very important to me as I am Palestinian, Lebanese and Syrian from Christian families. I believe in working hard and being a good person, as my mother and father instilled in me from a young age. My dad told me to develop a personal philosophy and I have and it has led me to run for congress because I believe it is urgent. Urgent for America and the world. I am forced to run because I do not feel represented by our federal government. I have been employed since the literal moment I became eligible in Iowa at 14 years old. I have also engaged in philanthropy throughout my life including organizing my own mission trip to Lebanon where I supplied 420 backpacks to Syrian refugees. I have also seen the "refugee" camps (permanent since 1948) in Lebanon where generations of Palestinians have been forgotten. I am an athlete, running cross country and playing tennis in college as well as other sports-football is my favorite. I have a BS in Cellular Biology."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Arizona
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
Ballotpedia asks all federal, state, and local candidates to complete a survey and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
Survey responses from candidates in this race
Click on a candidate's name to visit their Ballotpedia page.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.
| Collapse all
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
Palestinian-Americans have seen a campaign of racist actions by the current administration and overseas we have seen a genocide occur. None of that would have happened without the incredible money that has been used to convince Americans that Zionism in Israel can do no wrong. The Palestinian Issue is the issue of my generation's time, and it illuminates the corruption that will be the downfall of our civilization if we do not immediately regain the value of our votes. This is not a new situation as the Occupation has been in place for 75 years. I believe for both Palestinians and Israelis the way forward is together and I will do everything in my power to make peace and not in name only. Equal human rights and partnership for both.
We can't wait. People are ready for change as seen in the NYC Mayoral race where Zohran, a 34-year old DSA member won in the face of big money and party politics, the same politics that stopped Bernie Sanders from becoming the Democratic nominee for President twice. I'm part of the movement to restore the middle class, make healthcare a human right with basic access for all Americans and to defeat corruption and tax evasion by the wealthiest entities in the country. I am so lucky and blessed to be a homeowner and live in a neighborhood with safety and happiness despite my own personal challenges, however, I see the pain my fellow Americans are facing daily. I have to use my position for good because conditions are getting worse.
David Redkey (G)
Every child deserves a strong public school — no matter their zip code. I will fight to fund public schools equitably, end patchwork funding, and pay teachers what they’re worth. I support a statewide salary schedule so great educators don’t have to "school shop" for better pay. Education thrives on consistency — and good teachers should be able to stay and build strong schools in every Arizona community. I’ll also push to make trade schools and community colleges tuition-free, so every student has a pathway to success.
Families should build wealth, not lose it to rigged systems. I’ll close tax loopholes for billionaires and corporations that offshore profits — and instead reward companies that hire American workers. I’ll expand the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and help first-time homebuyers achieve the American Dream. But I’ll also fight to end abusive conservatorships and probate cartels that prey on families. If the state takes away a person’s rights, it should pay the cost — not the family’s estate. No one should be exploited just for growing old or surviving an injury.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
When I was a student at David Crockett Elementary School in Phoenix, I had the opportunity to attend a special event where Carl Sagan spoke to children from schools across the Valley. It was held at what was then known as America West Arena, now the PHX Arena.
He was answering questions from young students — making science feel accessible, alive, and deeply human. I was next in line to ask a question, but the session ended just before my turn. It’s a moment that still haunts me. I often think, “If I had just stepped forward sooner, I could have spoken to someone who shaped how millions of people understand our place in the universe.”
Even though I never got to speak with him, that experience shaped me. Sagan taught me that science is not just about facts, but about perspective — about recognizing how small we are, and how precious everything around us is. His example reminds me that public service, like science, must be rooted in truth, compassion, and a responsibility to future generations. I try to carry that spirit in everything I do.
We need more leaders with that kind of vision — who speak with clarity, act with humility, and always keep the big picture in mind. That is the kind of representative I aspire to be.
David Redkey (G)
Aristotle believed that leadership requires finding the right balance — the golden mean — between extremes. That principle resonates deeply with me, especially in today’s polarized environment. A representative must balance courage with humility, action with reflection, and loyalty to constituents with service to the common good. It is not enough to have good intentions. One must cultivate the habits and character traits that support fairness, wisdom, and civic responsibility.
The Nicomachean Ethics also teaches that we are social beings, that we achieve our highest potential not in isolation but through relationships, community, and shared purpose. I carry that belief into my campaign and my policy vision. My platform — Foundation Economics — is rooted in the idea that our democracy and economy must serve people first. It means investing in families, teachers, small businesses, and workers. We should not just try to stimulate GDP; we must foster a more just, thriving society.
So much of today’s politics rewards spectacle over substance, cruelty over compassion, and short-term gain over long-term good. But Aristotle reminds us that ethics is about action, habit, and character. A good society requires good leaders, and good leaders must strive toward the virtues that strengthen the community as a whole.
That is what I hope to bring to public service — not perfection, but a commitment to do right by the people, guided by principle, character, and justice.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
As a former public school teacher, I didn't have a team of lobbyists pushing my agenda and neither do most Arizonans. That's exactly who I fight for. The role of a representative is not to climb a ladder or build a brand. No, it's to strengthen the foundation of our country: the working and middle class.
I call this approach Foundation Economics — the idea that if we don't invest in the people who build, teach, care, grow, serve, and protect, then the entire system is vulnerable. As I often say: "It doesn’t matter if the house has the best roof in the world... If the foundation is crumbling, the house will fall."
My political compass points toward rebuilding that foundation with honesty, accountability, and an unwavering dedication to justice and equity for all.
David Redkey (G)
I am not a career politician. I’m a certified teacher, a husband, a father, and an advocate for families who have been harmed by the very systems meant to protect them. I’ve lived through the injustice of conservatorship abuse, seen family wealth drained by court-appointed professionals, and witnessed a legal system that rewards silence and punishes truth. But instead of walking away, I stood up. I’ve filed motions, exposed corruption, worked for reform, and launched a grassroots campaign to give people a voice. This isn’t a platform built on theory—it’s built on survival and service.
As a teacher, I know how to communicate with clarity and compassion. I’ve taught hundreds of students, helping them understand complex topics and build confidence in themselves. That same skill guides how I engage with voters and advocate for foundational economics, public education, and government transparency. I speak plainly and boldly, because the truth should never be buried under political spin. I know how to listen, how to lead, and how to stand my ground.
I am also resilient. For nearly two decades, I’ve challenged institutions with no political protection and no corporate funding behind me. I’ve stood alone in rooms where everyone else had power or paychecks at stake. I’ve taken that fight to the courts, the public, and the ballot. I’ve told my story to media, filed bar complaints, launched petitions, and used every tool available—from legal briefs to TikTok—to expose injustice.
I do not pretend to have all the answers. But I will never stop asking the right questions, and I will never forget who I work for: the people. I bring grit, clarity, and a heart grounded in public service. That’s what Congress needs now more than ever.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Next, a representative must write and support legislation that directly improves the lives of the people they serve. That includes fighting for fair wages, affordable healthcare, accessible housing, strong public schools, and safe communities. Legislation should reflect the needs and values of everyday Arizonans, not the demands of corporate donors or political elites. I believe in what I call Foundation Economics — strengthening the working and middle class by building policy from the bottom up, not the top down.
A representative must also secure federal funding and resources for their district. Whether it is infrastructure, broadband, water security, or educational investment, our district deserves its fair share, and someone who will fight to bring it home.
Oversight is another critical duty. Congress is entrusted with checking waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption. Oversight should be aggressive, honest, and based on facts, not political theater or headlines. This includes protecting the public interest in areas like veterans’ services, Social Security, Medicare, and federal contracts.
Finally, communication is key. A representative must explain votes, policy positions, and updates in clear, plain language. Constituents should never feel like they are being left in the dark. Transparency is how trust is earned.
Above all, this office is a service position. It is not about personal ambition, but about representing real people who need a government that sees them, hears them, and works for them.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
I came back. I earned multiple college degrees, including graduate-level education. I went from someone some dismissed as broken to someone who won awards in forensics, excelled in competitive speech and debate, published poetry, and became a certified teacher serving students from low-income communities. All the while, the court claimed I was “incapacitated” as probate professionals drained nearly a million dollars from my estate. I kept fighting—teaching, mentoring, advocating, and using every platform I could to speak for the voiceless. Through it all, I never forgot where I came from or who I fight for.
I hope my legacy is one of fearless advocacy and lasting reform. I want to be remembered as someone who exposed abuse in conservatorships and guardianships, who held corrupt actors accountable, and who helped protect what families have worked so hard to build. I want to help build a system where people are not punished for being vulnerable, where transparency is the standard, and where justice is not reserved for the wealthy.
I also want to be known for advancing Foundation Economics — an approach that centers teachers, workers, and small business owners over hedge funds and billionaires. I want young people and survivors to know: you can rise. You can fight back. And you can win. That is the legacy I intend to leave — not just in words, but in law, in lives, and in the future we build together.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
David Redkey (G)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
For more than a decade, I lived under court control, labeled incapacitated by a system that refused to acknowledge reality. During that time, I earned multiple college degrees, became a certified teacher, published poetry, won awards in forensics and debate, and worked full time. Meanwhile, the Probate Court of Maricopa County allowed professionals to drain nearly a million dollars from my estate. These weren’t isolated mistakes. They were systematic extractions of generational wealth, protected by silence, privilege, and lack of oversight.
The deeper struggle was psychological. I was forced to prove, over and over, that I was capable — while others profited from the presumption that I wasn’t. I had to become my own advocate, researcher, and eventually a candidate for public office. Through it all, I discovered a strength I didn’t know I had and a mission I never expected.
My greatest struggle became my life’s purpose. I am running for Congress not because I always dreamed of it, but because the systems that failed me are still failing others. I want to build a world where no one is punished for being vulnerable. That struggle gave me the fire to fight for justice, transparency, and lasting change — and I carry it with me in everything I do.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
The Constitution grants the House the sole authority to originate revenue bills, placing it at the center of all budget and tax legislation. That is not just a procedural rule. It reflects the principle that decisions about how public money is raised and spent should begin with the chamber closest to the people. The power of the purse is a foundational duty in our democracy and allows the House to lead on issues such as infrastructure, public education, health care, and veterans’ services.
The House also plays a critical role in government oversight. It has the power to investigate agencies, subpoena witnesses, and uncover waste, fraud, or abuse of power. This oversight authority must be exercised with integrity. It should serve the public interest, not political gamesmanship. The House also holds the unique power to impeach federal officials, making it a vital safeguard within the system of checks and balances.
Perhaps most importantly, the House should be the nation's listening post. Each district brings its own voice to the table, and every representative carries the experiences, needs, and aspirations of their community into the national conversation. At its best, the House does not simply pass laws. It amplifies the will of the people and ensures that government remains of, by, and for the people.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
I did not come from a political dynasty or corporate boardroom. I come from a place where I had to fight just to be heard. My battle against corruption in Arizona’s probate and conservatorship system has exposed me to a level of misconduct and institutional failure that most people could never imagine — and many would prefer to ignore. I have seen firsthand how powerful interests use legal systems to silence dissent, drain family wealth, and avoid accountability. And I have refused to back down.
That experience has shaped not only my campaign, but my entire view of public service. I understand how government can feel distant or even dangerous to people who have been ignored, exploited, or betrayed by it. That is why I believe Congress should include more people who have lived through the consequences of public policy — not just those who have written it from a distance.
If elected, I will bring not just ideas, but lived experience. I will bring the voice of those who have been overlooked and the resolve of someone who knows exactly what it takes to challenge injustice. A background in politics may provide useful knowledge. But a background in truth-telling, perseverance, and public service is what our democracy needs right now.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Frequent elections may seem demanding, but they are a vital mechanism for preserving trust and democratic legitimacy. When people feel unheard or neglected by their elected officials, they should not have to wait six years to make a change. The two-year term ensures that citizens can regularly reassess whether their representative is truly working on their behalf.
However, I also believe Congress must adapt its calendar to reflect this responsibility more effectively. Too often, the legislative schedule prioritizes fundraising and partisan maneuvering over listening and legislating. I support implementing a more balanced and transparent congressional calendar that includes guaranteed constituent weeks built into each session. These dedicated weeks would ensure that representatives spend meaningful time in their districts, holding town halls, visiting schools and businesses, meeting with local leaders, and staying grounded in the realities of the people they serve.
Public service should not be a remote operation. It should be visible, local, and engaged. With a structured calendar and term limits on congressional leadership, the two-year term can be a tool for responsive government rather than an excuse for perpetual campaigning.
Ultimately, the right term length is one that puts voters first. A two-year cycle does exactly that by offering frequent opportunities for the people to evaluate their representation and make their voices heard.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
As for term limits for members of Congress, I am open to a reasonable, well-structured system — but only if it is paired with strict lobbying bans and stronger institutional support. Without those safeguards, term limits can actually increase the influence of special interests. When elected officials are quickly cycled out without experienced, independent staff or proper training, corporate lobbyists and entrenched bureaucrats often step in to fill the gap. That is not reform. That is trading one problem for another.
To prevent this, we need nonpartisan congressional staff who serve the public good, not party agendas. We also need required ethics training, public transparency, and a lifetime ban on lobbying for former members of Congress. It is not enough to rotate people through office; we must also close the revolving door that lets them profit from their public service afterward.
More fundamentally, I believe Congress should be a reflection of the society upon which it is built. Right now, it too often reflects wealth, status, and connections instead of lived experience. We need more teachers, nurses, farmers, veterans, caregivers, and small business owners in Congress because the people who understand what it means to live paycheck to paycheck, raise a family, and deal with systems that don’t always work. A government truly of, by, and for the people requires leadership that looks like the people.
Real reform is not about slogans. It is about designing systems that empower everyday Americans, limit the grip of special interests, and restore public trust in our institutions.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Mo Udall was a towering figure in Arizona politics, not because he sought the spotlight, but because he earned widespread respect. He had a sharp mind, a quick wit, and a reputation for honesty that stood out even in his time. He championed Native American rights, environmental protection, and campaign finance reform long before these became mainstream priorities. He was unafraid to challenge his own party and lead with principle. Most of all, he showed that you could be serious about values without being self-important. He was a true public servant — pragmatic, humble, and focused on progress.
I also respect what Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez brings to Congress. She rose from working-class roots and won office without corporate backing. Like her, I was not born into wealth or privilege. I understand what it means to fight systems built to serve the powerful. She has pushed important issues like climate justice, student debt relief, and fair wages into the national spotlight. Even under fierce scrutiny, she speaks clearly, leads boldly, and remains accountable to the people who sent her there.
Both Udall and Ocasio-Cortez reflect what I believe public service should look like. They put facts, fairness, and results ahead of personal gain. They speak truth to power while staying grounded in the lives of everyday Americans. That is the kind of representative I hope to be — one who leads with principle, serves with humility, and never forgets where I come from or who I work for.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Mr. Chalmers worked hard, saved diligently, and built a retirement for himself. But after being placed under court control, hundreds of thousands of dollars from his estate were drained by probate professionals. These were not minor bookkeeping errors. These were systematic and egregious extractions of wealth by individuals who operated with almost no oversight or consequence.
The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, recognized the injustice. In case number 1 CA-CV 22-0429, the court ruled that the professionals could not keep the money because they had failed to follow the law. That decision gave hope to many families across Arizona — that maybe, finally, accountability was possible.
But that hope was short-lived. When the case reached the Arizona Supreme Court under CV-23-0263-PR, the Court reversed course. They ruled that the mandatory protections in A.R.S. § 14-5109 were not automatic. In their view, the courts only needed to intervene if the protected person — the one under guardianship or conservatorship — raised the issue themselves. That reasoning ignored the obvious: a person stripped of their legal rights often cannot advocate for themselves.
The result was devastating. The professionals were allowed to keep the money. Mr. Chalmers's story is not just memorable. It is a warning. If we do not reform these systems, more lives and legacies will be destroyed. His story fuels my fight to make government accountable to the people — especially those most at risk of being silenced.
David Redkey (G)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Compromise becomes desirable when it leads to real progress that improves people’s lives — safer communities, better schools, lower costs, and stronger protections for workers and families. We need leaders who are willing to collaborate and listen, not just shout across the aisle or play to a cable news audience. In a divided nation, refusing to compromise can result in gridlock, dysfunction, or worse, the erosion of democracy itself. But compromise must always be grounded in purpose and principle, not convenience or careerism.
There are lines I will not cross. I will not compromise on voting rights, because the right to vote is the foundation of representative democracy. I will not compromise on public education, because every child deserves access to quality learning regardless of their ZIP code. I will not compromise on anti-corruption efforts, because trust in government cannot survive without accountability. And I will not compromise on due process, because justice must never be optional or conditional.
I have no interest in performative politics or hollow gestures. If a proposal strengthens working families, expands freedom, or brings resources back to the people of Arizona, I will work with anyone to get it done. But I will not cut deals that sell out the very people who sent me to Washington to fight for them. Compromise must be a tool to lift people up — not a loophole to let power off the hook.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
My top revenue priorities would include expanding the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit, two of the most effective tools we have for lifting families out of poverty and strengthening the financial foundation for working parents. I would also propose major reforms to close offshore tax loopholes and stock buyback incentives that allow corporations to hoard profits without investing in workers or innovation.
I would introduce legislation that rewards companies that hire and train American workers with meaningful tax incentives, while significantly raising the corporate tax burden on those that offshore jobs, rely heavily on automation to replace workers, or profit from artificial intelligence without reinvesting in the human workforce. Corporations should not be rewarded for cutting jobs and replacing people with machines. If a company lays off American workers to pad executive bonuses or avoid paying fair wages, they should pay more — not less — in taxes.
While President Trump used tariffs that ultimately raised prices on American consumers, I would instead shift the burden where it belongs: onto corporations that exploit loopholes and displace American workers. We need a revenue system that reflects our values. One that says, if you build here, hire here, and train here — we will support you. But if you undermine American labor, we will make sure the tax code no longer shields you.
Through responsible tax policy, we can fund education, infrastructure, housing, and a 21st-century economy — without selling out the people who built this country.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
If elected, I would support using investigative authority to confront problems that affect everyday Americans. This includes pharmaceutical and hospital systems that exploit patients with hidden fees and inflated billing, as well as defense contractors who overcharge taxpayers while delivering subpar results. Another area demanding attention is the probate and guardianship system. These courts have stripped thousands of individuals of their rights, assets, and dignity. In many cases, court-appointed professionals charge excessive fees while providing little or no benefit. Some even use these funds for lavish vacations while those they claim to protect are left isolated and overmedicated. These abuses inspired the Netflix film "I Care a Lot," which, though dramatized, reflects real systemic problems.
Subpoenas must be used with care, and hearings should be fact-based, respectful, and purposeful. Findings should be transparent and result in clear policy solutions. Too often, investigations begin with big promises and end with no reform. The House must use its oversight powers to expose wrongdoing, protect the vulnerable, and ensure public institutions work as they should. Anything less is a betrayal of the people.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
David Redkey (G)
Oversight & Accountability (end waste and abuse)
Financial Services (family finance, banking fairness)
Judiciary (civil rights; due process, including guardianship issues)
Natural Resources (water security for Arizona)
Ways & Means (family tax credits, if available)
David Redkey (G)
I support a full ban on individual stock trading by members of Congress and their immediate families. No elected official should personally profit from the legislation they write or the oversight they conduct. Members of Congress should be required to place their assets in blind trusts and face real penalties for violations.
I also support real-time online disclosures of congressional meetings, travel paid for by outside groups, and the earmarks inserted into legislation. If taxpayers are footing the bill, they deserve to know how decisions are being made and who is influencing them.
Government accountability requires more than transparency. It requires strong whistleblower protections, proper funding for inspectors general, and enforcement of ethics rules across the board. Oversight should be thorough and fact-based. It should be focused on rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse, not generating political soundbites.
I am especially committed to oversight of systems that often escape scrutiny, including the probate courts and conservatorship and guardianship industries. Too many families have been exploited because no one was watching and no one was held accountable. I have lived through that system and seen firsthand how easily it can be abused.
My promise is simple: I will work for you, not for special interests, and I will make it easier for you to see exactly how I am doing that work every step of the way.
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
Christopher Ajluni (Independent)
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Barraza | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Brian Del Vecchio | Democratic Party | $15,333 | $15,333 | $0 | As of August 17, 2025 |
| Brandon Donnelly | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Marlene Galán-Woods | Democratic Party | $1,127,713 | $570,590 | $557,123 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Mark Robert Gordon | Democratic Party | $253,908 | $168,209 | $85,699 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Daniel Lucio | Democratic Party | $2,502 | $1,461 | $1,040 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Rick McCartney | Democratic Party | $624,756 | $239,135 | $385,621 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Angie Montoya | Democratic Party | $3,769 | $3,111 | $658 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Amish Shah | Democratic Party | $1,042,298 | $490,292 | $643,808 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Jonathan Treble | Democratic Party | $2,082,710 | $538,153 | $1,544,557 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Victor Weintraub | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican Party | $249,250 | $9,084 | $240,166 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Jason Duey | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jay Feely | Republican Party | $1,056,018 | $370,362 | $685,655 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Derrick Gallego | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Kaitlin Purrington | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Paul Reevs | Republican Party | $110,600 | $110,600 | $0 | As of January 26, 2026 |
| Brandon Sowers | Republican Party | $16,737 | $14,782 | $1,955 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| John Trobough | Republican Party | $462,920 | $103,347 | $359,573 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| David Redkey | Green Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Christopher Ajluni | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
|
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
|||||
General election race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[1]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[2][3][4]
| Race ratings: Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| 3/3/2026 | 2/24/2026 | 2/17/2026 | 2/10/2026 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Arizona in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Arizona, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Arizona | U.S. House | Democrat | 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2026 | N/A | 3/23/2026 | Source |
| Arizona | U.S. House | Republican | 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2026 | N/A | 3/23/2026 | Source |
| Arizona | U.S. House | Libertarian | 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2026 | N/A | 3/23/2026 | Source |
| Arizona | U.S. House | Unaffiliated | 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2026 | N/A | 3/23/2026 | Source |
District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
General election
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent David Schweikert (R) defeated Amish Shah (D) in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Schweikert (R) | 51.9 | 225,538 |
| | Amish Shah (D) | 48.1 | 208,966 | |
| Total votes: 434,504 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bryce Beckstrom (Independent)
- Sarah Wharton (Independent)
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amish Shah | 23.5 | 17,214 |
 | Andrei Cherny | 21.3 | 15,596 | |
| | Marlene Galán-Woods | 21.2 | 15,490 | |
 | Conor O'Callaghan | 18.5 | 13,539 | |
 | Andrew Horne | 12.3 | 8,991 | |
 | Kurt Kroemer | 3.2 | 2,356 | |
| Total votes: 73,186 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Glasgow (D)
- Melissa Lamore (D)
- Cody Newman (D)
- John Williamson (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent David Schweikert (R) defeated Kimberly George (R) and Robert Backie (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Schweikert | 62.7 | 62,811 |
 | Kimberly George | 27.5 | 27,587 | |
 | Robert Backie | 9.8 | 9,854 | |
| Total votes: 100,252 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Paul Burton (R)
- Reina Patocs (R)
Libertarian Party primary
Libertarian primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
No candidates for U.S. House Arizona District 1 appeared on the ballot for the Libertarian Party primary scheduled for July 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 100.0% | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 3 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michelle Martin (L)
General election
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent David Schweikert (R) defeated Jevin Hodge (D) in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Schweikert (R) | 50.4 | 182,336 |
 | Jevin Hodge (D) | 49.6 | 179,141 | |
| Total votes: 361,477 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Jevin Hodge (D) defeated Adam Metzendorf (D) and Delina DiSanto (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jevin Hodge | 61.9 | 46,144 |
 | Adam Metzendorf | 37.9 | 28,267 | |
 | Delina DiSanto (Write-in) | 0.2 | 175 | |
| Total votes: 74,586 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent David Schweikert (R) defeated Elijah Norton (R) and Josh Barnett (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Schweikert | 43.6 | 52,067 |
 | Elijah Norton | 33.0 | 39,435 | |
 | Josh Barnett | 23.4 | 27,999 | |
| Total votes: 119,501 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steven Beaver (R)
- Katherine Gallant (R)
- Kelly Townsend (R)
General election
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent Tom O'Halleran (D) defeated Tiffany Shedd (R) in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tom O'Halleran (D) | 51.6 | 188,469 |
 | Tiffany Shedd (R) | 48.4 | 176,709 | |
| Total votes: 365,178 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Incumbent Tom O'Halleran (D) defeated Eva Putzova (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tom O'Halleran | 58.6 | 47,083 |
 | Eva Putzova | 41.4 | 33,248 | |
| Total votes: 80,331 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Barbara McGuire (D)
- Larry Williams (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Tiffany Shedd (R) defeated Nolan Reidhead (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on August 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tiffany Shedd | 54.7 | 40,310 |
 | Nolan Reidhead | 45.3 | 33,418 | |
| Total votes: 73,728 | |||
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. | ||||
| If you are a candidate and would like to tell readers and voters more about why they should vote for you, complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. | ||||
Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team. | ||||
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John W. Moore (R)
- Doyel Shamley (R)
- Juan Smith (R)
- Chris Taylor (R)
District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+1. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 1 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Arizona's 1st the 214th most Republican district nationally.[5]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.
Kamala Harris  | Donald Trump  |
|---|---|
| 48.0% | 51.0% |
Presidential voting history
- See also: Presidential election in Arizona, 2024
Arizona presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 9 Democratic wins
- 20 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Party | N/A | N/A | N/A | D | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | D | R |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Arizona's congressional delegation as of January 2026.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Arizona | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Republican | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 9 | 11 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Arizona's top three state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
|---|---|
| Governor | Katie Hobbs |
| Secretary of State | Adrian Fontes |
| Attorney General | Kris Mayes |
State legislature
Arizona State Senate
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 13 | |
| Republican Party | 17 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 30 | |
Arizona House of Representatives
| Party | As of October 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 27 | |
| Republican Party | 33 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 60 | |
Trifecta control
Arizona Party Control: 1992-2025
No Democratic trifectas • Twenty-two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D |
| Senate | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | S | S | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
