Monica Alponte
Monica Alponte (Libertarian Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Arizona's 1st Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Libertarian Party primary on July 21, 2026.
Alponte completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
2026 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the November 3 general election for Arizona's 1st Congressional District as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Amish Shah (D), Jay Feely (R), and three other candidates are running in the general election for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
Incumbent David Schweikert (R), first elected in 2010, ran for governor rather than seeking re-election. Local radio station KJZZ's Wayne Schutsky and Camryn Sanchez said, "Schweikert held the seat for 15 years, but Democrats have come closer and closer to flipping the seat blue in recent elections. In 2024, CD1 residents voted for Schweikert and President Trump, but also favored Democrat Ruben Gallego in the race for U.S. Senate."[1] As of July 2026, major election forecasters rated the general election Lean Democratic or Toss-up.
Schweikert won re-election 50.4%–49.6% in 2022. In 2024, Schweikert defeated Shah 51.9%–48.1% and Donald Trump (R) defeated Kamala Harris (D) 51.1%–48.0% in the 1st District.
Shah is a doctor specializing in emergency medicine. He served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2019 to 2024. Shah's campaign website says he has "focused on increasing teacher pay, supporting small businesses, and improving public health and safety. He had more bills signed into law than any Arizona Democrat in the last decade. ... [He] has a track record of being an independent voice working across party lines to put Arizona families first while standing up to extremist attacks on abortion and voting rights."[2]
Feely is a former player in the National Football League and sports analyst for CBS. Feely's campaign website says he has "never backed down from hard work or hesitated to stand up for what he knows is right. From the pressure-filled moments on the football field to the bright lights of the broadcast booth, and his deep involvement in the community through his charitable work, Jay has approached every chapter of his life with the same unwavering commitment to having a positive impact."[3]
As of July 1, 2026, Shah had raised $1.83 million and Feely had raised $2.53 million.
Elections
2026
See also: Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Democratic primary)
Arizona's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (July 21 Republican primary)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Amish Shah (D), Jay Feely (R), Monica Alponte (L), Gage Thunder (No party preference), and Dev Gupta (Independent) are running in the general election for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Amish Shah (D) | |
 | Jay Feely (R) | |
 | Monica Alponte  (L) | |
| Gage Thunder (No party preference) (Write-in) | ||
| Dev Gupta (Independent) (Write-in) | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Amish Shah (D) defeated Marlene Galán-Woods (D), Jonathan Treble (D), and Rick McCartney (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amish Shah | 39.4 | 29,002 |
 | Marlene Galán-Woods | 34.4 | 25,267 | |
 | Jonathan Treble | 17.7 | 13,006 | |
 | Rick McCartney | 8.5 | 6,248 | |
| Total votes: 73,523 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andres Barraza (D)
- Brian Del Vecchio (D)
- Brandon Donnelly (D)
- Mark Robert Gordon (D)
- Daniel Lucio (D)
- Angie Montoya (D)
- Victor Weintraub (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Jay Feely (R) defeated Joseph Chaplik (R) and John Trobough (R) in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Feely | 49.8 | 43,709 |
 | Joseph Chaplik | 35.7 | 31,347 | |
 | John Trobough | 14.5 | 12,718 | |
| Total votes: 87,774 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Schweikert (R)
- Jason Duey (R)
- Derrick Gallego (R)
- Kaitlin Purrington (R)
- Paul Reevs (R)
- Brandon Sowers (R)
- Gina Swoboda (R)
Green Party primary
The Green Party primary scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Redkey (G)
Libertarian Party primary
Libertarian Party primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1
Monica Alponte (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for U.S. House Arizona District 1 on July 21, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monica Alponte | 100.0 | 289 |
| Total votes: 289 | |||
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No Labels Party primary
The No Labels Party primary scheduled for July 21, 2026, was canceled.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Christopher Ajluni (No Labels Party)
Polls
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Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals.[4] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[5] For tips on reading polls from FiveThirtyEight, click here. For tips from Pew, click here.
Below we provide results for polls from a wide variety of sources, including media outlets, social media, campaigns, and aggregation websites, when available. We only report polls for which we can find a margin of error or credibility interval. Know of something we're missing? Click here to let us know.
| Poll | Dates | Feely (R) | Shah (D) | Unsure | Sample size | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
– | 41.6 | 44.4 | 14 | 400 RV | ± 5.4% | |
| Note: LV is likely voters, RV is registered voters, and EV is eligible voters. | ||||||
Candidate spending
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amish Shah | Democratic Party | $5,031,605 | $4,612,441 | $510,966 | As of September 30, 2026 |
| Jay Feely | Republican Party | $3,432,885 | $2,954,319 | $478,566 | As of September 30, 2026 |
| Monica Alponte | Libertarian Party | $9,453 | $8,699 | $754 | As of October 14, 2026 |
| Gage Thunder | No party preference | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Dev Gupta | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[6][7]
The tables below contain data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC). They include totals from monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports, as well as 24- and 48-hour reports.
Details about satellite spending of significant amounts and/or reported by media are included below those links. To notify us of additional satellite spending, email us.
The table below summarizes spending by satellite groups in support of or opposition to each candidate in this race. Satellite spending is spending by outside groups, independent of candidates’ campaigns. It does not include spending by the candidates’ own campaigns.
| Candidate | Spending For | Spending Against | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amish Shah | $169,082 | $2,715,304 | $2,884,386 |
| Jay Feely | $831,147 | $0 | $831,147 |
| Total | $1,000,229 | $2,715,304 | $3,715,532 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC). This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the FEC. | |||
The table below details the total spending by satellite groups and whether it was made in support or opposition of a specific candidate. It breaks down the totals above by organization, with individual rows ordered by amount, largest first.
| Organization | Support/Oppose | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLD AMERICA | Oppose | Amish Shah | $1,745,053 |
| PRO-CHOICE MAJORITY ACTION | Oppose | Amish Shah | $695,053 |
| AMERICAN MISSION | Support | Jay Feely | $616,449 |
| CRUSH MAGA PAC | Oppose | Amish Shah | $275,197 |
| THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER PAC | Support | Jay Feely | $212,000 |
| PHYSICIAN VOICES UNITED | Support | Amish Shah | $127,442 |
| HEALTHCARE FOR ACTION PAC | Support | Amish Shah | $17,523 |
| PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT | Support | Amish Shah | $11,454 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | Support | Amish Shah | $7,023 |
| WESTERN STATES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT CMTE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS & JOINERS OF AMERICA | Support | Amish Shah | $3,833 |
| TURNING POINT PAC INC. | Support | Jay Feely | $2,697 |
| FIELD TEAM 6, INC. | Support | Amish Shah | $1,794 |
| GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION | Support | Amish Shah | $13 |
| Overall total | $3,715,532 | ||
| Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC). This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the FEC. | |||
Race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[8]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[9][10][11]
Last four weeks
Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. The table below shows the most recent four weeks of ratings until the election date, if available.
| Reviewing Body | October 20, 2026 | October 13, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Political Report | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic |
| Decision Desk | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic | Lean Democratic |
| Inside Elections | Tilt Democratic | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up |
Change over time
The following table shows each date on which one or more rating outlets changed their rating.
| Date | Cook Political Report | Inside Elections | Sabato's Crystal Ball | Decision Desk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most recent rating | Lean Democratic | Tilt Democratic | Toss-up | Lean Democratic |
| Changes throughout the cycle | ||||
| October 20, 2026 | Lean Democratic | Tilt Democratic | Toss-up | Lean Democratic |
| September 29, 2026 | Lean Democratic | Toss-up | Toss-up | Lean Democratic |
| July 21, 2026 | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Lean Democratic |
| October 7, 2025 | Toss-up | Toss-up | Toss-up | Pending |
| April 15, 2025 | Toss-up | Tilt Republican | Toss-up | Pending |
| March 18, 2025 | Toss-up | Tilt Republican | Pending | Pending |
| February 11, 2025 | Toss-up | Pending | Pending | Pending |
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Monica Alponte completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Alponte's responses.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ KJZZ, "Jay Feely wins Republican primary in Arizona CD1," July 23, 2026
- ↑ Amish Shah 2026 campaign website, "About," accessed July 27, 2026
- ↑ Jay Feely 2026 campaign website, "Meet Jay," accessed July 27, 2026
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
