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    Arizona voters will decide CD1 race

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    The fate of U.S. Rep. David Schweikert hangs in the balance once again as Scottsdale-area voters head to the polls to decide whether to keep him in office or replace him with Democratic former state lawmaker Amish Shah.

    Schweikert, the embattled representative who has represented Arizona on Capitol Hill since 2011, is seen as one of the most vulnerable members of Congress.

    He beat his relatively unknown Democratic opponent in 2022 by less than 1 percentage point.

    The outcome of the election may not be known for days or weeks as Arizona votes are counted. However, election night will give the first clues.

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    Of the 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Schweikert’s race is one of the few races both parties can win this year. This means it will help decide which party will control the lower house of the federal government by what margin from 2025.

    Schweikert kept a low profile in the race. He rejected invitations to debate the Shah on television and distanced himself from former President Donald Trump’s campaign. His message instead focused on the economy and the need to reduce the size of the federal deficit.

    Shah, a former state lawmaker, beat out a large group of Democrats for the nomination. His campaign has turned to the issue of immigration at a time when polls show it is a top concern for many voters. is being followed by allegations He said he had inflated his record on the issue.

    The Shah emphasized traditionally liberal issues such as abortion rights and public education.

    It is thought that the foundations of the region will provide an advantage to the Republicans. Approximately 39 percent of active voters in the district are Republicans, while only 27 percent are Democrats and 33 percent are not affiliated with any political party. Arizona Secretary of State.

    On the other hand, Trump is expected to be at the top of the list and his abortion access proposal is expected to end in favor of the Democrats on the ballot.

    As we approached Election Day, the race was still seen as too close to predict.

    Polls close at 19:00 on November 5th it may take some time knowing the winner. During the July 30 primary, a new state law designed to expedite all unofficial results actually delayed the release of election night reports.

    This story will be updated as election results are announced.

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