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

Washington 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). U.S.

midterm elections 2026 LIVE updates https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-midterm-elections-2026-results-trump-senate-congress-races-winners-losers-live-updates-republicans-democrats/article71668404.ece "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.

Arizona, it’s the honor of a lifetime to be your next congressman. https://t.co/RUzwWJWF2B - Amish Shah, MD (@DrAmishShah) November 5, 2026 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.