Policy Positions
Criminal Justice(3)
Opposes illegal drug trafficking and supports curbing the flow of dangerous drugs like fentanyl across the border.
"In the State House, he worked across the aisle to improve public safety by supporting Arizona's first responders and curbing the flow of illegal and dangerous drugs like fentanyl. In Congress, he'll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Opposes illegal drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, and supports curbing its flow into communities.
"Amish has seen firsthand the devastating impacts of gun violence and illegal drug trafficking... he worked across the aisle to improve public safety by supporting Arizona's first responders and curbing the flow of illegal and dangerous drugs like fentanyl."
Opposes illegal drug trafficking, specifically focusing on curbing fentanyl flow across the border.
"In the State House, he worked across the aisle to improve public safety by supporting Arizona's first responders and curbing the flow of illegal and dangerous drugs like fentanyl. In Congress, he'll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Economy(10)
Opposes Trump's tariffs, viewing them as a tax on Arizona families that raises costs on everyday goods and hurts small businesses.
"the Trump Administration is making the problem worse by threatening and enacting reckless tariffs on goods that we rely on every day. These tariffs are a tax on Arizona families that will raise costs on groceries, gas, cars, and housing, hurt small businesses, and hurt our economy."
Opposes Trump's tariffs, characterizing them as a tax on Arizona families that raises prices on everyday goods and hurts small businesses.
"the Trump Administration is making the problem worse by threatening and enacting reckless tariffs on goods that we rely on every day. These tariffs are a tax on Arizona families that will raise costs on groceries, gas, cars, and housing, hurt small businesses, and hurt our economy."
Opposes Trump's tariffs, viewing them as a tax on Arizona families that raises costs on everyday goods and hurts small businesses.
"the Trump Administration is making the problem worse by threatening and enacting reckless tariffs on goods that we rely on every day. These tariffs are a tax on Arizona families that will raise costs on groceries, gas, cars, and housing, hurt small businesses, and hurt our economy."
Supports small business interests, including by rolling back tariffs that hurt small businesses.
"In the State House, Amish cut taxes for middle-class families, was a champion of small business, and worked across the aisle to make housing and health care more affordable."
Supports small business interests, including by rolling back tariffs that harm them.
"In the State House, Amish cut taxes for middle-class families, was a champion of small business, and worked across the aisle to make housing and health care more affordable."
Supports small business interests and opposes tariffs that hurt small businesses.
"In the State House, Amish cut taxes for middle-class families, was a champion of small business, and worked across the aisle to make housing and health care more affordable."
Has a record of supporting small businesses during his time in the Arizona State Legislature.
"Dr. Shah focused on increasing teacher pay, supporting small businesses, and improving public health and safety."
Supports tax cuts for middle-class families.
"In the State House, Amish cut taxes for middle-class families, was a champion of small business, and worked across the aisle to make housing and health care more affordable."
Supports cutting taxes for middle-class families.
"In the State House, Amish cut taxes for middle-class families, was a champion of small business, and worked across the aisle to make housing and health care more affordable."
Supports tax cuts for middle-class families.
"In the State House, Amish cut taxes for middle-class families, was a champion of small business, and worked across the aisle to make housing and health care more affordable."
Education(12)
Supports increased federal funding for public schools and defending the Department of Education.
"In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Supports increased federal funding for public schools and defending the Department of Education.
"In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Supports better pay for teachers, who are currently underpaid.
"our educators are underpaid, and our schools are underfunded... In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Supports better teacher pay, noting that educators are currently underpaid.
"Amish knows that a good education can change lives, but our educators are underpaid, and our schools are underfunded. In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Supports better pay for teachers, acknowledging that educators are currently underpaid.
"Amish knows that a good education can change lives, but our educators are underpaid, and our schools are underfunded. In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Supports increased federal funding for public schools, defending the Department of Education.
"In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Supports lowering the cost of higher education so every student can access quality training without crushing debt.
"He is committed to lowering the cost of higher education, ensuring that every student can access quality training without the burden of crushing debt, regardless of their chosen path."
Supports lowering the cost of higher education and reducing student debt burdens.
"He is committed to lowering the cost of higher education, ensuring that every student can access quality training without the burden of crushing debt, regardless of their chosen path."
Supports lowering the cost of higher education so every student can access quality training without crushing debt.
"He is committed to lowering the cost of higher education, ensuring that every student can access quality training without the burden of crushing debt, regardless of their chosen path."
Has a track record of supporting increased teacher pay at the state legislative level.
"Dr. Shah focused on increasing teacher pay, supporting small businesses, and improving public health and safety."
Implicitly opposes school choice diversion of funds by championing public school funding and defending the Department of Education.
"All of Arizona's children deserve a strong public education... In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Implicitly opposes school choice/voucher policies by championing public school funding and defending the Department of Education.
"All of Arizona's children deserve a strong public education... In Congress, Amish will defend the Department of Education, champion increased funding for public schools, and push for better teacher pay."
Guns(3)
Supports taking action to reduce gun violence while not explicitly calling for specific restrictions.
"he'll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Mentions taking action to reduce gun violence but does not specify particular gun policy measures.
"In Congress, he'll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Mentions taking action to reduce gun violence but does not specify particular gun policy measures.
"he'll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Healthcare(16)
Fully supports reproductive healthcare access and abortion rights, including codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting access to mifepristone.
"Amish believes that only a woman and her provider should make decisions about reproductive healthcare. That's why he worked across the aisle in the Arizona State Legislature to protect access to the abortion drug mifepristone. Dr. Shah has a 100% pro-choice voting record, and he will continue protecting a woman's right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade."
Strongly supports reproductive healthcare access, including abortion rights, and has committed to codifying Roe v. Wade in Congress.
"Amish believes that only a woman and her provider should make decisions about reproductive healthcare. That's why he worked across the aisle in the Arizona State Legislature to protect access to the abortion drug mifepristone. Dr. Shah has a 100% pro-choice voting record, and he will continue protecting a woman's right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade."
Supports protecting reproductive healthcare access, including abortion rights, and plans to codify Roe v. Wade in Congress.
"Amish believes that only a woman and her provider should make decisions about reproductive healthcare. That's why he worked across the aisle in the Arizona State Legislature to protect access to the abortion drug mifepristone. Dr. Shah has a 100% pro-choice voting record, and he will continue protecting a woman's right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade."
Strongly supports protecting Medicare and reversing Medicaid cuts made by Congressional Republicans in the 'Big Beautiful Bill'.
"Congressional Republicans have already gutted Medicaid in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, and they hope to raise the age for Social Security and cut Medicare benefits as well. In Congress, Amish will always stand up to protect Social Security and Medicare and ensure that all Arizona seniors receive the benefits they paid for and earned."
Strongly supports protecting Medicare and reversing Medicaid cuts made by Congressional Republicans in the 'Big Beautiful Bill'.
"Congressional Republicans have already gutted Medicaid in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, and they hope to raise the age for Social Security and cut Medicare benefits as well. In Congress, Amish will always stand up to protect Social Security and Medicare and ensure that all Arizona seniors receive the benefits they paid for and earned."
Strongly supports protecting Medicare and reversing Medicaid cuts made in the 'Big Beautiful Bill' by Congressional Republicans.
"Congressional Republicans have already gutted Medicaid in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, and they hope to raise the age for Social Security and cut Medicare benefits as well. In Congress, Amish will always stand up to protect Social Security and Medicare and ensure that all Arizona seniors receive the benefits they paid for and earned."
Champions universal healthcare and believes all Arizonans deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage.
"Dr. Shah is a proven champion for Universal healthcare... 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."
Believes politicians should not interfere in personal medical decisions, including those related to reproductive health.
"He believes that politicians should stay out of personal medical decisions, and he will work tirelessly to ensure that women have the freedom to make choices about their own bodies."
Supports lowering prescription drug prices, describing current drug costs as unaffordable.
"Our current healthcare system is broken, prescription drugs are unaffordable, and reproductive freedoms are under attack... In Congress, Dr. Shah will work to expand coverage, protect Medicare, and lower prescription drug prices."
Supports universal healthcare coverage, aiming to expand coverage to all Americans.
"Dr. Shah is a proven champion for Universal healthcare... 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."
Supports lowering prescription drug prices, noting current unaffordability.
"Our current healthcare system is broken, prescription drugs are unaffordable, and reproductive freedoms are under attack... In Congress, Dr. Shah will work to expand coverage, protect Medicare, and lower prescription drug prices."
Champions universal healthcare coverage, believing all Arizonans deserve access to quality, affordable healthcare.
"Dr. Shah is a proven champion for Universal healthcare... 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."
Supports lowering prescription drug prices, noting current drugs are unaffordable.
"Our current healthcare system is broken, prescription drugs are unaffordable, and reproductive freedoms are under attack... In Congress, Dr. Shah will work to expand coverage, protect Medicare, and lower prescription drug prices."
Committed to protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
"protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid"
Supports lowering healthcare costs and opposes pharmaceutical price gouging on essential medications like insulin.
"committed to lowering healthcare costs and standing up to Big Pharma to end the price gouging of essential medications like insulin."
Candidate explicitly opposes cuts or damage to Medicare and Social Security, signaling a protective stance toward these programs.
"We will stop the damage — to our economy, the rule of law, the livelihoods of our citizens, abortion rights, Social Security, Medicare, and our reputation."
Immigration(3)
Supports stopping the flow of fentanyl and illegal drugs across the border as a public safety measure.
"he worked across the aisle to improve public safety by supporting Arizona's first responders and curbing the flow of illegal and dangerous drugs like fentanyl. In Congress, he'll continue to work to keep our communities safe by taking action to reduce gun violence, fully funding our police, and stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Supports stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border as part of a public safety agenda.
"stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Supports stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border as part of a broader public safety agenda.
"stopping the flow of fentanyl across the border."
Social Issues(5)
Supports abortion access with a 100% pro-choice voting record and a commitment to codifying Roe v. Wade.
"Dr. Shah has a 100% pro-choice voting record, and he will continue protecting a woman's right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade."
Supports abortion access with a 100% pro-choice voting record and a commitment to codifying Roe v. Wade.
"Dr. Shah has a 100% pro-choice voting record, and he will continue protecting a woman's right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade."
Supports abortion access with a 100% pro-choice voting record and plans to codify Roe v. Wade.
"Dr. Shah has a 100% pro-choice voting record, and he will continue protecting a woman's right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade."
Candidate has a 100% pro-choice voting record and led efforts to protect abortion access, and explicitly vows to stop damage to abortion rights.
"100% pro-choice voting record Led the effort to protect access to abortion"
Supports abortion rights and opposes political interference in personal medical decisions, including reproductive choices.
"he will work tirelessly to ensure that women have the freedom to make choices about their own bodies."