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Updated · NBC News · Jul 22
Arizona Reports 2026 House Primary Results as 2 Battleground Districts Shape Fight for Majority
Updated
Updated · NBC News · Jul 22

Arizona Reports 2026 House Primary Results as 2 Battleground Districts Shape Fight for Majority

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jul 22

Summary

  • Arizona posted 2026 House primary results with the sharpest focus on the 1st and 6th districts, two competitive seats likely to matter in the 2027 fight for House control.
  • In the open 5th District GOP race, Mark Lamb led Daniel Keenan 36,511 votes to 25,333—59.0% to 41.0%—after Rep. Andy Biggs left the deep-red seat to run for governor.
  • Other notable Democratic results included Amish Shah leading in the 1st District with 41.6%, Greg Stanton winning 66.6%, and Brandy Greene-Placentia taking 64.8%.
  • Several incumbents or uncontested candidates showed 0 votes in the posted tables, reflecting races without active primary competition rather than a broader statewide count.
  • The Arizona primaries offer an early map of where both parties will concentrate resources, with competitive suburban districts carrying the most national significance.

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