In 2026, Shah Campaigned On “Standing Up To Donald Trump.”

“Shah is campaigning on a promise to stand up to President Donald Trump and stabilize the economy. ‘Our country has been thrown into chaos by policies from an unchecked President and a Congress that refuses to do its job to rein him in.’”(Camryn Sanchez, "Former Arizona Lawmaker Shah Will Challenge Congressman – Again," KJZZ Phoenix, 5/13/25)

In May 2026, Shah Promised To “Prosecute Trump As Vigorously” As Possible.

“‘I am not hesitating one bit to use my platform to be able to prosecute [President Donald Trump and Republicans] as vigorously as I can, sometimes with expletives or whatever it takes,’ said Shah during the LD3 virtual forum.”(Staff, "Democrat Amish Shah Embraces Further Left Agenda After 2024 Loss," AZ Free News, 5/27/26)

Shah Was Previously A Registered Republican And Allegedly Voted For Donald Trump In The 2016 Primary Election.

“Recently, I was saddened to learn that Dr. Amish Shah, a Democrat who represented one of the deepest blue districts in the state, apparently voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 primary election. … Amish Shah Apparently Voted For Donald Trump.”(Steven Slugocki, "Amish Shah Apparently Voted For Donald Trump," Arizona Capitol Times, 5/25/24)

In June 2026, Shah Stated That “Impeaching Trump” Should Be “A Priority For Democrats” If They Win Control Of The House.

“Shah, meanwhile, said that impeaching Trump for the litany of scandals and actions his administration has taken needs to be a priority for Democrats if they win a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.”(Jerod MacDonald-Evoy, "Democrats In CD1 Agree Trump Is The Problem, But Differ On How To Take Him On," AZ Mirror, 6/23/26)

In 2018, Shah Claimed That The Entire System Of Capitalism Was Unfair And Slammed President Ronald Reagan For Cutting Taxes.

“What we've got is an economic system here that isn't fair. People have started to realize this finally after years. What happened with Ronald Reagan starting to cut taxes on the very, very wealthy has now given us the society we have, and this is what the real travesty is.”(Staff, "Amish Shah Attacked Tax Cuts, Capitalism While Praising Socialist Squad Movement," NRCC, 11/1/24)

In April 2026, Shah Referred To The Working Families Tax Cut As An “Abominable” Piece Of Legislation.

“So number one, repeal the tax cuts,” Shah said in a video released by the NRCC. “Yeah, I’ve called for a wholesale repeal of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. … I think it’s abominable.”(Matthew Holloway, "Amish Shah Criticized For Repeal Plan That Would Restore Funding For Illegal Immigrant Health Care," AZ Free News, 9/2/26)

In May 2026, Shah Pledged To Repeal President Trump's Middle-Class Tax Cuts.

Shah promised to repeal Trump's tax cuts for working families, calling them “abominable.”(Staff, "Democrat Amish Shah Embraces Further Left Agenda After 2024 Loss," AZ Free News, 5/27/26)

In 2023, Shah Voted To Table A Bill Strengthening Penalties For Fentanyl Possession And Trafficking, Including Offenses Involving Minors.

“In 2023, he voted to spike SB1027, a bill specifying mandatory minimum sentences for possession and, more importantly, the manufacture of fentanyl and its related substances, carfentanil and fentanyl mimetic.”(Steve Kirwan, "Amish Shah Touted Phony Fentanyl Record: Report," NRCC, 11/4/24)

In 2023, Shah Voted Against A Bill Allowing Prosecutors To Charge Drug Suppliers With A Murder-Level Felony When A Narcotic Contributed To A Death.

“Shah attempted to quash the bill, objecting to equating drug-related deaths to murder. He stated, ‘It falls honestly closer to the definition of manslaughter because it's reckless…’ The bill passed 6-3, with Shah voting ‘nay,’ and was signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs.”(Steve Kirwan, "Amish Shah Touted Phony Fentanyl Record: Report," NRCC, 11/4/24)

In 2022, Shah Joined All Democrats In The Arizona Legislature And Voted Against The State's "Border Security Fund."

“The Border Security Fund was created as part of Arizona’s 2022 budget. It was included in a subsection of the budget that focused on criminal justice. The measure passed with a strict party line vote: All 31 Republicans voted for it, and all 29 Democrats, including Shah, voted against it.”(Laura Gersony, "Fact Check: Did Democrat Amish Shah Vote To ‘Increase Border Security,’" AZ Central, 10/3/24)

Following The 2024 Primary Election, Shah Ran Ads Touting His Support For Bipartisan "Border Security" And "Immigration" Policies.

“I worked with both parties to increase border security,” Shah narrates atop footage of himself knocking on voters’ doors, citing a vote with the caption, “Bipartisan Border Security Fund.” Since he won the Democrats' crowded July 30 primary, Shah has put a greater emphasis on immigration and has billed himself as someone willing to break from his party on the issue.(Laura Gersony, "Fact Check: Did Democrat Amish Shah Vote To ‘Increase Border Security,’" AZ Central, 10/3/24)

In 2026, Shah Opposed Funding For Border Security And Claimed That He “Would Have Voted Against” The Bipartisan Laken Riley Act.

“Amish Shah is so extreme he said he would have voted against the bipartisan Laken-Riley Act that targeted violent criminal illegal immigrants, such as murderers and rapists; and Shah has bragged about opposing funding for border security.”("Amish Shah," Democrat Facts, Accessed 9/21/26)

In September 2026, Shah Called For A Repeal Of The Working Families Tax Cut, Which Included A Ban On Taxpayer-Funded Health Care For Illegal Immigrants.

“Democratic congressional nominee Amish Shah is facing fresh criticism from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) over his support for taxpayer-funded health care for illegal immigrants. The NRCC is pointing to Shah’s call for a ‘wholesale repeal’ of the tax-and-spending law President Donald Trump signed in 2025.”(Matthew Holloway, "Amish Shah Criticized For Repeal Plan That Would Restore Funding For Illegal Immigrant Health Care," AZ Free News, 9/2/26)

In 2019, Shah Spoke At A Democratic Socialists Of America Event Advocating For “Government-Run Universal Healthcare.”

“In a town hall with the Phoenix Democratic Socialists of America and the Progressive Democrats of America in 2019, Shah encouraged the adoption of government-run universal healthcare. Months prior, Shah proposed replacing capitalism with socialism.”(Staff, "Democrat Amish Shah Embraces Further Left Agenda After 2024 Loss," AZ Free News, 5/27/26)

Shah Emphasized His Medical Credentials To Call For “A Single Payer, Fully Government-Funded Healthcare System.”

“Shah, who emphasizes his medical credentials on the campaign trail, has called for a single-payer, fully government-funded healthcare system.”(Leif Le Mahieu, "Key House Race Features Pro-Trans Doctor Pushing ‘Universal Healthcare,’" Daily Wire, 8/18/26)

In 2026, Shah Pledged To “Protect Medicaid And Lower Prescription Drugs.”

“All Arizonans deserve to have access to quality, affordable healthcare. In Congress, Dr. Shah will work to expand coverage, protect Medicare, and lower prescription drug prices.”(Staff, "Issues," Dr. Amish Shah For Congress, Accessed 6/3/25)

Shah Voted Against The 2022 Arizona Budget Because It Allocated Money To “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” That Did “Not Offer Abortion Services.”

“Shah said he opposed that year’s budget for a number of reasons. He thought the budget didn’t adequately fund education, one of his top priorities. And he opposed a GOP-led provision that sent money towards ‘crisis pregnancy centers,’ which are clinics run by anti-abortion groups that do not offer abortion services.”(Laura Gersony, "Fact Check: Did Democrat Amish Shah Vote To ‘Increase Border Security,’" AZ Central, 10/3/24)

Shah Claimed That He Was “Very Strongly Pro-Choice.”

“I don’t believe we should be spending our tax dollars on that, as a physician who is very strongly pro-choice,” he said.(Laura Gersony, "Fact Check: Did Democrat Amish Shah Vote To ‘Increase Border Security,’" AZ Central, 10/3/24)

In 2024, Shah Sponsored Legislation Allowing Nurse Practitioners To Prescribe Emergency Contraception.

“Amish sponsored a bill that permits licensed nurse practitioners to prescribe emergency contraception.”(Staff, "Let's Meet Amish Shah Democrat," Choice Tracker, Accessed 6/3/26)

Shah Defended The Abortion Drug Mifepristone Against Attempts To Ban It.

“Shah received national recognition by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for successfully defending the abortion drug mifepristone against attempts to outlaw it.”(Staff, "Democrat Amish Shah Embraces Further Left Agenda After 2024 Loss," AZ Free News, 5/27/26)

In February 2023, Shah Voted Against A Bill Clarifying That Certain Federal Gun-Control Taxes May Not Be Enforced In Arizona.

“HB2394 Nullifying Federal Gun Control Measures (passed 31 to 29 on 2/21/2023). Would clarify that federal gun control measures that may not be enforced if inconsistent with Arizona law include certain taxes ‘expected to create a chilling effect’ on the purchase or ownership of firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition.”(Staff, "Arizona Representative Amish Shah," Freedom Index, 2/21/23)

Shah Fought To “Redefine Marriage Within The State Constitution” And Protect “Gender Identity” In Arizona.

“Shah was also behind legislation to expand anti-discrimination laws to afford protections to gender identity and sexual orientation, and to redefine marriage within the state constitution.”(Staff, "Democrat Amish Shah Embraces Further Left Agenda After 2024 Loss," AZ Free News, 5/27/26)

Shah Pledged To Be “A Great Advocate” For The “LGBT Community.”

“Shah said that he hoped he could continue to be a great advocate for our state, our district, and the LGBT community.”(Leif Le Mahieu, "Key House Race Features Pro-Trans Doctor Pushing ‘Universal Healthcare,’" Daily Wire, 8/18/26)

In 2022, Shah Voted Against A Bill That Barred Doctors From “Removing The Breasts Of Girls Who Identify As Boys” And “Crafting Fake Genitals For Gender-Confused Children.”

“While in the state House, Shah voted against a 2022 bill banning doctors from performing transgender surgeries on kids. These surgeries included removing the breasts of girls who identify as boys and surgeries crafting fake genitals for gender-confused children. Despite opposition from Democrats, Governor Doug Ducey signed the measure into law in March 2022.”(Leif Le Mahieu, "Key House Race Features Pro-Trans Doctor Pushing ‘Universal Healthcare,’" Daily Wire, 8/18/26)

Shah Twice Voted Against A Bill That Prohibited Biological Males From Competing In Female Sports.

“Shah twice voted against bills to keep males out of female sports, including a 2022 measure that became law. Additionally, he did not support a proposal to ensure that males cannot use female bathrooms at schools.”(Leif Le Mahieu, "Key House Race Features Pro-Trans Doctor Pushing ‘Universal Healthcare,’" Daily Wire, 8/18/26)

In The Arizona Legislature, Shah Introduced A Bill To “Ban Conversion Therapy” And “Protect Gender Identity.”

“During his time in the legislature, Shah introduced a proposal to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ and to make gender identity and sexual preference protected classes.”(Leif Le Mahieu, "Key House Race Features Pro-Trans Doctor Pushing ‘Universal Healthcare,’" Daily Wire, 8/18/26)

Shah Voted Against A Bill That Required Sex Offenders To Notify Local Authorities And Schools Of Their Sex Offender Status.

“Amish Shah has repeatedly voted against holding sexual predators accountable; and he voted against requiring sex offenders to notify the local authorities and schools of their sex offender status.”("Amish Shah," Democrat Facts, Accessed 9/21/26)

In 2024, Shah Sent A Campaign Mailer Featuring Uniformed Police Officers, And The City Of Tempe Ordered Him To Stop.

“Several of his mailers contain photos of him speaking to a white-haired police officer … while it’s not uncommon for politicians to pose with police, it is uncommon for the police to be dressed in full cop garb, complete with a gun.” The City of Tempe ordered the campaign to stop using a mailer depicting a Tempe officer in full uniform with his service weapon.(Hank Stephenson And Nicole Ludden, "Policing The Candidates," Arizona Agenda, 10/2/24)

In 2022, Arizona Firefighters Slammed Shah For Sponsoring A Bill That Would Have “Harmed Public Safety,” And Shah Refused To Meet With The Officials Who Opposed It.

“When a legislator introduces a bill that restricts what frontline first responders can do to help people in need, refuses to listen to the workers affected, and sees the overwhelming majority of his own caucus reject that legislation, we have an obligation to speak up. Fire Fighters: Amish Shah harms public safety.”("Fire Fighters: Amish Shah Harms Public Safety," Daily Independent, 3/5/26)

Shah Declared A Homestead Outside Of The District He Is Running To Represent In Order To Save Money On Property Taxes.

“Shah’s home is not located in the district he is running to represent but rather in Arizona’s nearby third district. Shah is saving money on property taxes by declaring the home as his primary residence.”(Collin Anderson, "Amish Shah Is Using A Rented Condo To Vote From The Congressional District He’s Running To Represent," The Washington Free Beacon, 10/23/24)

Shah Rented A Condo In The 1st Congressional District And Switched His Voter Registration So He Could Vote For Himself In The 2024 Primary.

“He is also voting from a rented condominium in the first district he is running to represent. Shah changed his voter registration last year to reflect the condo address, allowing him to cast a ballot for himself in the crowded July primary.” Arizona law requires voters to register in the precinct where they reside and intend to remain.(Collin Anderson, "Amish Shah Is Using A Rented Condo To Vote From The Congressional District He’s Running To Represent," The Washington Free Beacon, 10/23/24)

In October 2023, Shah Claimed The Leased Apartment Was His “Primary Residence” — But Federal Filings Already Listed That Address Three Months Earlier.

“I signed a lease on an apartment with my girlfriend in the district,” he said. “This is my official residence.” But federal campaign finance disclosures from July 2023 already show Shah using the address of the rented apartment.(Collin Anderson, "Amish Shah Is Using A Rented Condo To Vote From The Congressional District He’s Running To Represent," The Washington Free Beacon, 10/23/24)

Property Tax Records From 2024 Indicated That Shah Was Still Living In His Third District Home.

“There are other signs that Shah still lives in his third district home. His property tax assessment for 2024 lists a $600 ‘State Aid to Education’ tax credit, which can only be applied to a home that the owner actively lives in.”(Collin Anderson, "Amish Shah Is Using A Rented Condo To Vote From The Congressional District He’s Running To Represent," The Washington Free Beacon, 10/23/24)

On October 26, 2024, Shah Hosted A Halloween Party At His Home Outside Of The District He Was Running To Represent.

“Shah’s status as party host is significant because the home is not located in that district, but rather in Arizona’s neighboring third district.”(Collin Anderson, "AZ Congressional Candidate Hosts ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Party At His Country Club Home Located Outside District He’s Running To Represent," The Washington Free Beacon, 10/29/24)