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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