PHOENIX — Amish Shah is ahead by about 1,600 votes in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District.
As of Thursday afternoon, the unofficial results show Amish Shah with 15,450 votes, Andrei Cherny with 13,821 votes, Marlene Galán-Woods with 13,485 votes, Andrew Horne with 7,919 votes, Conor O'Callaghan with 11,904 votes and Kurt Kroemer with 1,986 votes.
Ap called the race in Shah's favor Thursday evening.
Shah is a former state lawmaker, Cherny was the 2010 state treasurer nominee, Galán-Woods is an ex-local news anchor, Horne is an orthodontist, O'Callaghan is an investment banker and Kroemer has been a regional CEO for the American Red Cross.
Cherny conceded the primary race to Shah in a statement his campaign released Thursday afternoon.
“The margin may have been close, but our democracy works because we respect the will of the people," Cherny said. "I am proud to offer my full support to Amish Shah, and am confident that we will unite to defeat David Schweikert. ”
CD1 has become one of Arizona's most competitive districts after Republican David Schweikert narrowly held onto the seat by about 3,000 votes in 2022. The district encompasses the Scottsdale, Fountain Hills and Paradise Valley areas.