Overview
- The Citizens Clean Elections Commission broadcast a televised debate on Tuesday that featured Marlene Galán-Woods, Amish Shah, Jonathan Treble and Rick McCartney and was livestreamed on azcentral.com.
- Early voting for Arizona’s July 21 primary began on June 24, compressing the time undecided Democrats have to choose a nominee.
- Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods are viewed as the leading contenders, while Jonathan Treble leads the field in fundraising with about $2.5 million in receipts.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has endorsed Galán-Woods as the most electable choice, a move other candidates have criticized as outside party meddling in a local race.
- The 1st District mixes wealthy suburbs and tribal reservations in Maricopa County, and a still-unsettled Republican primary keeps the general election outcome uncertain and nationally consequential.