Republican David Schweikert has once again pulled off a major victory in the 1st Congressional District of Arizona, clinching his eighth term in the House of Representatives. He beat out Democratic challenger Amish Shah, who previously served as a state lawmaker. The district, which includes north Phoenix, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and Paradise Valley has been in the hands of the GOP for a long time, but recent signs seemed to indicate it could be making a left-ward slide toward the center.
However, despite changes, Schweikert still held on to his seat in a tight race that was not called until Sunday.
