DCCC backs Marlene Galán-Woods in crowded Democratic primary to flip Schweikert’s seat

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: May 4, 2026

Words: 452

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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In the highly competitive and crowded Democratic field to replace U.S. Rep. David Schweikert in Congress, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Monday announced it is backing Marlene Galán-Woods.

The DCCC has added Galán-Woods to its “Red to Blue” program, giving her an edge over the five other other Democratic candidates vying for the nomination, including former state legislator Amish Shah, who defeated Galán-Woods in the primary two years ago and failed to unseat Schweikert.. …

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