The Citizens Clean Elections Commission held several debates for the contested Democratic races in Congressional Districts 1, 4, 5 and 8 in Phoenix. Watch them if you are undecided on whom to vote for in the upcoming AZ Primary on July 21.
Early ballots went out on June 24.
CD 1 (open seat), debate held on June 23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQAGXDkG4TI
- Marlene Galan-Woods (ran for this seat in Dem primary of July, 2024, came in 3rd in 6 way race)
- Rick McCartney
- Dr. Amish Shah (Dem nominee for this seat in Nov. 2024), former AZ House Rep.
- Jonathan Treble
CD 4 , debate held on May 27, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq4dN4MrRVw
- Kai Newkirk
- Greg Stanton, incumbent Congressman, did not participate
CD 5 (open seat), debate held on June 4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZyRSFxkSTE
- Brian Hualde
- Chris James
- Elizabeth Lee
CD 8, debate held on June 15, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGQoENmo9w. Winner will face off with Republican incumbent Abe Hamadeh in the General Election.
- Bernadette Greene-Placentia
- Raymond Keeler
Official candidate listings on AZ Sec. of State website (with photos): https://apps.arizona.vote/electioninfo/Election/68
Vote wisely on or before July 21.
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In CD 1, Dr. Amish Shah has won over DCCC backed Marlene Galan-Woods, again. But he faces former NFL player Jay Feely (R) in the General, a race to watch.
In CD 4, incumbent Greg Stanton has won the Dem nomination again.
In CD 5, Nurse Elizabeth Lee will face off with former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb (R) in the General.
In CD 8, Bernadette Greene-Placentia will face incumbent Abe Hamadeh (R) in the General.