Amish Shah claims victory in Arizona, sixth Indian-American in U.S. House

Indian-American physician Amish Shah has made history after becoming the first from the community to represent Arizona in Congress. Dr. Shah, 48, claimed victory in the election for the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's First Congressional District on Wednesday (Novembner 4, 2026).

"Arizona, it's the honour of a lifetime to be your next congressman," Dr. Shah said in a post on X on Wednesday (November 4, 2-026). Dr. Shah became the sixth Indian American to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dr. Shah, a three-term member of the Arizona House of Representatives, defeated Republican Jay Feely, a former National Football League player, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. US midterm election results 2026: Key Indian-origin winners Pia Dandiya, first-generation Indian-American, wins U.S.

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Decision Desk HQ called the race at 8:39 p.m. EST on Wednesday (November 4, 2026). “It's not easy running for public office, and I commend Jay Feely on a hard-fought race,” Dr. Shah said. “To every voter in this district — I pledge to be a Representative for all of you, whether or not you voted for me,” he said.

"Let’s end the political toxicity and work on lowering costs, expanding health care coverage, solving our water crisis, and growing our economy,” he said, adding that “Now it’s time to get to work.” Dr. Shah made history as he became the first Indian-American to represent Arizona in Congress.

By defeating Mr. Feely, Dr. Shah flipped a Republican-held seat. Indian American Impact congratulated Dr. Shah on his victory in Arizona's 1st Congressional District. Dr. Shah “has been a champion for Arizonans since 2019 when he was first elected to the AZ House of Representatives.

Now, he'll take the fight to Washington, DC to fight for working families,” the Indian American Impact said. Chintan Patel, Executive Director of Indian American Impact, said Dr. Shah earned this seat one conversation at a time.

"He knocked on more than 28,000 doors and talked with voters across this district about what they’re facing: health care they can’t afford and costs that keep climbing. As an emergency room doctor, he has seen firsthand what unaffordable care does to families, and he ran to lower those costs." Now on opposite sides of the political spectrum, Dr.

Shah and Mr. Feely have a shared history. The Democratic candidate was the NFL physician providing emergency care to the New York Jets — the team for which Feely was the kicker.