Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primary)

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Filing deadline: April 6, 2026
Primary: August 4, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Arizona
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A Democratic Party primary takes place on August 4, 2026, in Arizona's 1st Congressional District to determine which Democratic candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.

Candidate filing deadline	Primary election	General election
April 6, 2026	August 4, 2026	November 3, 2026

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Arizona utilizes a semi-closed primary system. Unaffiliated voters may choose which party's primary they will vote in, but voters registered with a party can only vote in that party's primary.

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

This page focuses on Arizona's 1st Congressional District Democratic primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Republican primary and the general election, see the following pages:

• Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)
• Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026

Candidates and election results

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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 August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
		Brian Del Vecchio
		Brandon Donnelly
		Marlene Galán-Woods
		Mark Robert Gordon
		Daniel Lucio
		Rick McCartney
	Submit photo	Angie Montoya
		David Redkey
		Amish Shah
		Jonathan Treble

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Brandon Donnelly

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Brandon Donnelly, a husband, neighbor, and proud Arizonan who believes government should work for the people, not against them. I’m not a career politician. I’m a Marine Corps veteran, a working professional, and a Director in the audio-visual and event production field, where I help produce events for local organizations, small businesses, and nonprofits every week. I’ve spent my life solving problems, managing teams, and bringing people together to get things done. Outside of work, I stay active in the community through volunteer efforts that support veterans, families in need, and local outreach programs. I believe that leadership starts with listening, not lecturing, and that progress happens when people work together with honesty and compassion. My campaign is focused on common-sense ideas that help everyday people by lowering costs, protecting our freedoms, supporting public schools, defending reproductive rights, and ensuring no one in our state is left behind. I also believe we need serious reform in campaign finance. Corporations and lobbyists should never have more influence than the people they claim to serve. Our government should reflect the will of voters, not the size of a donor’s check. I’m running for Congress because I’m tired of politicians who point fingers, take special interest money, and ignore the struggles of working families. Arizona deserves leadership that listens, works hard, and puts people before politics. It’s time to rebuild trust by wo"

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Key Messages

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People Before Politics Our government should work for the people, not for special interests. I believe in honest leadership that listens, respects working families, and makes decisions based on what’s right for our communities, not who writes the biggest checks. Corporate PACs and lobbyists have spoken louder than everyday citizens for too long. I want to return power to the people and make sure every Arizonan’s voice is heard in Washington.

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Real Solutions for Everyday People Families in Arizona are tired of political games while costs keep rising and wages stay the same. I’m focused on practical solutions that actually help. Which includes: lowering costs, investing in public schools, protecting reproductive rights, and supporting small businesses that keep our communities strong. Government should make life easier, not harder, for the people who work every day to build a better future.

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Accountability and Integrity in Leadership I’m running to restore trust in public service. That means transparency, accountability, and a commitment to serve everyone, not just those who agree with me politically. I believe in bringing people together, listening to all sides, and leading with integrity. Arizona deserves representatives who work hard, tell the truth, and remember they work for their neighbors, not the powerful few.

Daniel Lucio

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am Daniel Lucio, a System Engineer, a Democrat, and a candidate for Congress in Arizona's 1st District. For over 20 years, I have worked across the US and Europe, shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone from frontline workers to CEOs, building solutions for a wide range of industries, including government services, healthcare, and technology. I am running for Congress because I believe our political system is broken and needs that same problem-solving approach. As a product of public schools and a proud union household, I am committed to bringing a new, honest, and data-driven voice to Washington to protect our voting rights, lower the cost of healthcare, defend our commitments to veterans and the elderly, strengthen our public schools, and get our government working for the families of our district. I believe it's time to stop the partisan fighting and get back to the hard work of building a better system for all of us."

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Key Messages

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Restore System Trust: Our government should be honest, accountable, and focused on solving problems. As a System Engineer, I will bring a data-driven, non-partisan approach to Washington. This means demanding transparency, ending cynical political games, and focusing on policies that actually deliver results for working families, not just special interests. It's time for "Honesty as a Policy."

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Build an Economy That Works for Everyone: The recent policies coming out of Washington—like the OBBBA tax giveaways for the wealthy and chaotic trade wars—have created instability and made life more expensive for Arizona families. I will fight for fiscally responsible policies that invest in the middle class, protect Social Security and Medicare, lower healthcare costs, and ensure the wealthiest pay their fair share.

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Defend Liberty and Democracy: Our fundamental rights and the integrity of our democratic systems are under unprecedented attack. As a System Engineer, I respect well-designed systems, and our constitutional system of checks and balances is paramount. I will be a steadfast defender of core liberties like due process and habeas corpus, and I will fight against efforts to undermine democracy through tactics like partisan gerrymandering or the suppression of voting rights. My commitment is to uphold the principle of "We the People" and protect the system that guarantees liberty and justice for all.

Rick McCartney

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Rick McCartney is a father, husband, small business owner, and non-profit leader who’s always stood up for those whose voices are too often ignored. He’s spent decades fighting for Arizona—lifting up small businesses, mentoring vulnerable youth, and creating opportunity where it’s needed most."

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Key Messages

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Rick has always been driven to stand up for those whose voices are too often ignored. He’s volunteered with and led multiple organizations focused on early childhood development, financial literacy, and mentorship for youth facing poverty and adversity. As board volunteer and chair, Rick has led youth organizations, establishing housing and education programs that changed lives and gave people real hope for the future.

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Rick stepped up to lead when others wouldn’t. He ran a company that amplified the voices of Arizona’s local businesses. He oversaw job training programs that helped real people—not politicians—get ahead. And now, he’s running for Congress to stand up to Trump and end this lawless assault on our communities once and for all.

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But here’s the truth: we don’t need to keep playing from the same old, losing Democratic playbook. Recycled candidates are not getting the job done. Arizona’s 1st Congressional District deserves a fresh face with real results, not another name from the past hoping for a different outcome.

Angie Montoya

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a mom that has called the Phoenix valley home for the last 13 years. I have built a career in software, with a focus for online fraud and payments — I basically keep your money safe online. I am focusing my campaign on creating a better life for all Arizonans, and want to see a government that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people."

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Key Messages

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Hardworking Americans need a government that works for them, not against them. It's time to invest in the American public, with things like Universal Health Care and Paid Parental Leave.

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Mental Health Care is a critically overlooked part of our Health Care system. We need to increase the number of providers and enable better access to care.

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Literacy and reading comprehension are critical skills needed to bring us together as a community and to move us forward as a country.

David Redkey

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

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.

I live in Arizona with my wife, Agatha, and our son. I’m running to turn courtroom experience into common sense policy that protects families, restores trust, and creates opportunity across AZ-1."

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Key Messages

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Foundational Economics: Our economy doesn’t grow from the top down — it grows from the middle out. I’m running to put working families first: the teachers, nurses, veterans, small business owners, and laborers who are the foundation of this country. For too long, billionaires and corporate lobbyists have rigged the system. I will fight for a living wage, real labor rights, quality public schools, and healthcare that doesn’t bankrupt you — because when the foundation is strong, America stands tall.

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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.

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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.

Jonathan Treble

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I'm Jonathan Treble, a first-generation college graduate, small business owner, and public school dad running because the ladder of opportunity is being pulled up and working families are being left behind. I grew up in a middle-class family and started working at a young age. With union-member grandparents and hardworking parents, I learned early-on that hard work can help someone realize the American dream. Following the example my family set, I attended the University of Pennsylvania, where I juggled three jobs and relied on student loans and federal work-study to put myself through my dream school. After graduating college, I went on to found a successful small business, WithMe, a smart amenities company I built from my living room into a firm with more than 100 employees. Marrying profits with purpose, WithMe is green, hires veterans, and gives company ownership to every employee. I’ve chosen to reinvest in our employees: increasing salaries, alongside important benefits such as training and tuition sponsorship. Then in 2024, I nearly died from an angioma (a vascular brain growth). While fighting for my life, I had to struggle with my insurance company to get my surgery covered. Ultimately having to switch health insurance plans to do so. Without the Affordable Care Act and its prohibition on denying pre-existing conditions, I could be dead today. Now, I’m running to make sure every family gets a fair shot to climb the ladder and a safety net if they slip."

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Key Messages

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The American dream is simply unaffordable for an ever increasing number of us. In Scottsdale, the median rent has doubled. Meanwhile, grocery prices have increased by nearly a third. Health insurance premiums have increased nearly 25% since 2019. Mega corporations make record profits while Arizonans’ pay remains stagnant. But we can build an economy that rewards work, not just wealth. That means smart, targeted policies to lower costs and invest in the middle class. It means making sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed. In Congress, I will restore programs that I and many Americans benefited from, make billionaires pay their fair share, and secure abundance for all of us.

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We need real healthcare reform, but Congressional Republicans gutted Medicaid to fund tax cuts for billionaires, putting rural hospitals, seniors, and working families at risk. We need a healthcare system that works for everyone. While respecting individual choice and preserving private options, I support strengthening the Affordable Care Act and giving families more stability and fewer surprises when they go to the doctor or fill a prescription. I will fight to reverse the Medicaid cuts while working to lower premiums, protect coverage for preexisting conditions, and invest in mental health services and rural clinics. No one should face a life-threatening illness alone or go broke trying to fight it.

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We depend on our environment. That is especially obvious here in Arizona, where we have to address limited water supplies, the cleanliness of our air and water, and a changing climate. We can balance our need for development with our need for protecting the only environment we have. The company I built has a long track record of emphasizing sustainability while growing and I assure you: we can make this work. Instead of working towards solutions, Congressional Republicans push policies that make these challenges even harder to solve. They voted to repeal vital tax credits that fuel future economic growth and expand our clean energy resources.They voted against conserving public lands, keeping our water clean, and protecting wildlife.

Voting information

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Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
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	$808,553	$331,544	$477,009	As of September 30, 2025
Mark Robert Gordon	Democratic Party	$183,038	$92,759	$90,278	As of September 30, 2025
Daniel Lucio	Democratic Party	$2,095	$1,005	$1,091	As of September 30, 2025
Rick McCartney	Democratic Party	$467,698	$112,568	$355,130	As of September 30, 2025
Angie Montoya	Democratic Party	$1,852	$1,852	$0	As of September 30, 2025
David Redkey	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	As of September 30, 2025
Amish Shah	Democratic Party	$636,344	$310,431	$417,715	As of September 30, 2025
Jonathan Treble	Democratic Party	$1,706,249	$324,228	$1,382,021	As of September 30, 2025
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." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

District analysis

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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	4/6/2026	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	4/6/2026	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	4/6/2026	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	4/6/2026	Source

See also

• Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)
• Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
• United States House elections in Arizona, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primaries)
• United States House elections in Arizona, 2026 (August 4 Republican primaries)
• United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2026
• United States House Republican Party primaries, 2026
• United States House of Representatives elections, 2026
• U.S. House battlegrounds, 2026

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Footnotes

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Arizona's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ruben Gallego (D)

Mark Kelly (D)

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District 1

David Schweikert (R)

District 2

Eli Crane (R)

District 3

Yassamin Ansari (D)

District 4

Greg Stanton (D)

District 5

Andy Biggs (R)

District 6

Juan Ciscomani (R)

District 7

Adelita Grijalva (D)

District 8

Abraham Hamadeh (R)

District 9

Paul Gosar (R)

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Democratic Party (5)

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