Representative in Congress District 1 in Congressional District 1, Arizona

2026 Primary Election

• Joseph Chaplik — Founder and president of Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate in Scottsdale, AZ

  Joseph Chaplik is an American Republican politician and businessman, currently running for the Republican primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. He previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 23rd and then the 3rd legislative districts from 2021 until his resignation in March 2026. A member of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, Chaplik is the founder and president of Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate. He describes himself as a proven strong conservative voice committed to fighting reckless spending and prioritizing people over special interests, seeking to bring this fight to Congress.

• Thomas "jay" Feely Iv — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in AZ

  Thomas "Jay" Feely IV is a political candidate preparing for the 2026 election cycle. He is vying for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, specifically representing Arizona's 1st Congressional District. Feely IV is participating in the Arizona Primary Election for this federal position. While his candidacy for this significant role is confirmed, detailed information regarding his professional background, specific policy proposals, or the core reasons driving his campaign are not publicly available in the current profile. He is focused on the upcoming primary contest to secure his party's nomination for the general election.

• John Trobough — Managing partner at JLA Advisors, a technology consulting firm in AZ

  John Trobough, a Republican, is seeking election to the U.S. House representing Arizona's 1st Congressional District in the July 21, 2026 primary. An executive by career, he is currently the managing partner at JLA Advisors, a technology consulting firm. His campaign emphasizes "Arizona First Leadership: Strength, Security, Success. Real World Experience." Trobough is one of several candidates running for an open seat, as the incumbent is seeking the governorship. He has already reported significant campaign contributions for his bid.

• Marlene Galán-Woods — Former broadcast journalist in AZ

  Marlene Galán-Woods is a former broadcast journalist and mother of five who has lived in Arizona for 36 years. Her parents fled communist Cuba, inspiring her focus on accountability. The widow of former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods, she previously switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party. Galán-Woods is running for the U.S. House to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in 2026, aiming to flip the seat for Democrats and combat extremism. She champions economic fairness, government reform, and reproductive rights, having served on Governor Katie Hobbs' transition committee and chaired Secretary of State Adrian Fontes' campaign. She is currently on the ballot for the Democratic primary on July 21, 2026.

• Mark Robert Gordon — Attorney and Small Business Owner in Phoenix, AZ

  Mark Robert Gordon is a Democratic candidate who was running for the U.S. House to represent Arizona’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. An attorney with over three decades of experience, he has championed voting rights and led voter protection efforts nationwide. Gordon is also a small business owner and a proud union member, serving on the Democratic National Committee’s Small Business Council and the Arizona AFL-CIO board. He advocated for policies supporting workers and small businesses, fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare. Gordon also delivered humanitarian aid to war-torn Ukraine on three missions. Though his campaign previously indicated an August 4, 2026 primary date, he later withdrew his candidacy and will not appear on the ballot for the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary.

• Rick Mccartney — Small business owner in Phoenix, AZ

  Rick McCartney, a father, husband, and small business owner, is running as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Arizona's 1st Congressional District primary on July 21, 2026. Raised by a single mother, he brings a background as a publishing executive and holds a bachelor's degree from Fordham University. McCartney advocates for bold leadership, focusing on fighting for affordability, protecting Social Security and healthcare, and creating good-paying jobs. He aims to confront political chaos and deliver solutions for Arizona families, challenging both Republicans and complacent Democrats.

• Amish Shah — Emergency physician in AZ

  Amish Shah is an American physician and Democratic politician, born in 1977/1978. He previously served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2019 to 2024, representing Districts 24 and 5, resigning to focus on his congressional bid. With an M.D. from Northwestern and an M.P.H. from UC Berkeley, he has a career as an emergency physician. Shah is running for U.S. Congress in Arizona's 1st congressional district in 2026, emphasizing public health, evidence-based policy, and healthcare reform. He previously won a crowded Democratic primary in 2024 before a narrow general election loss. Shah aims to bring his medical and extensive legislative experience to Washington to address healthcare access and affordability for families.

• Jonathan Treble — Small business owner in AZ

  Jonathan Treble is a first-generation college graduate, small business owner, and public school dad running as a Democrat for Arizona's 1st Congressional District. His campaign emphasizes rebuilding opportunity for working families, guaranteeing healthcare, and ensuring hard work earns dignity. Treble's focus on healthcare is deeply personal, stemming from his own near-fatal experience with a vascular brain growth and subsequent battle with his insurance company, where the Affordable Care Act was crucial to his survival. He aims to provide strong representation by listening to the district's needs and fighting for its values.

• Victor Weintraub — Retired businessman in AZ

  Victor Weintraub, a Progressive Democrat and retired businessman, sought to represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 U.S. House primary. Originally from New York, he earned degrees from New York University and Columbia University. Weintraub had a 40-year career as president of First Charter Financial Corporation, a commercial mortgage lender specializing in hospitality and commercial loans. He presented himself as a different candidate, not a lawyer or politician, committed to action, and running out of obligation to protect democracy. Despite launching a campaign, he will not appear on the Democratic primary ballot on July 21, 2026, having withdrawn from the race.

• Monica Alponte — Retired business writer in AZ

  Monica Alponte, a Libertarian, is seeking election to the U.S. House representing Arizona's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Raised in a military family, she made Arizona her home 25 years ago. She is a retired business writer and former political talk show co-host, known as a fearless civic leader involved in local road safety, animal rescue, and HOA reform. Alponte advocates for a non-interventionist foreign policy, prioritizing peace and individual rights, and aims to rein in out-of-control government. She refuses money from AIPAC and foreign lobbies. Her commitment stems from a belief that local issues, like HOAs, reflect broader governmental overreach.

• David Redkey — Teacher in Phoenix, AZ

  David Redkey, a certified teacher, husband, and father, has called Arizona home for nearly four decades. He is running for U.S. House to champion Foundation Economics, prioritizing people over profits and restoring governmental integrity. His core belief is that a country's success is measured by the quality of life of its poorest people. As an advocate for working families, Redkey aims to fight federal and state corruption, support subsidies for gun training and safety for marginalized communities, and implement an Economic Bill of Rights, reflecting his commitment to social justice and economic equality. He holds multiple degrees, including a master's from Arizona State University.

• Christopher Ajluni — Candidate for Representative in Congress in AZ

  Christopher Ajluni is an independent candidate seeking a U.S. House seat in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. A former 2008 Obama delegate, Ajluni is running a "people-powered" campaign, rejecting corporate PAC money and big donors, and has described his effort as a "no-money campaign." His platform includes campaign finance reform, universal healthcare, and the promise of a four-day workweek. He aims to challenge a broken system by providing authentic, people-first leadership, unafraid to confront entrenched parties.