Amish Shah

AZ-01

Data Centers and AI
Health Care
Taxes
Money in Politics
Ethics
Everyday Costs
Social Security
Housing
Abortion
Climate
Immigration
Democracy
War

Supported stronger oversight of data-center development

And he will work to stop data centers from being built in our district, unlike his opponent who wants to build them here.Campaign website (undated)

Called for moratoria, pauses, or stopping new data-center projects

And he will work to stop data centers from being built in our district, unlike his opponent who wants to build them here.Campaign website (undated)

Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare

So my proposal has been a public option and I have I've said this again and again strongly that the American people love to have choices.Video, October 5, 2026

So I've talked about a Medicare buy-in option. It's a choice for the American people.Debate, October 8, 2026

I said I believe in a public option because Americans really love choice and once they see that they get a lowerc cost option, it's going to be great.Debate, October 8, 2026

So I have put forth the public option. What I mean by that is allowing people to buy into Medicare. It's a choice. It's up to you. You can choose to buy into Medicare.Video, October 16, 2026

IF YOU ALLOW PEOPLE TO BUY IN BUT CHARGE A LITTLE MORE THAN WHAT THE ACTUARIAL COST IS, GUESS WHAT HAPPENS? YOU MAKE A BUCK AND CREATING PRICE PRESSURE FOR THE INSURANCE COMPANIES TO BRING PRICES DOWN. THAT'S HOW WE COVER MORE PEOPLE AND MAKE THINGS MORE AFFORDABLE.Public tv transcript, June 9, 2026

I'm just going to put that out there and this isn't new to this election. For eight years I've been saying that all Americans have to get covered because it is my daily life. … Medicare buy-in … that's an actual plan.News story, October 20, 2026

YOU CAN ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT GETTING PEOPLE ONTO A MEDICARE BUY-IN PLAN AND REDUCE COSTS FOR EVERYBODY. IT'S A WIN-WIN FOR EVERYBODY EXCEPT PERHAPS THE INSURANCE PEOPLE.Public tv transcript, June 9, 2026

what I mean by that is allowing people to buy into Medicare. It's a choice. It's up to you. You You can choose to buy into Medicare. I think it would be a lower cost optionInterview, October 16, 2026

I agree with getting us to universal health care. There are many ways to get there. Medicare buy-in is absolutely there on the way to getting us getting everybody covered.Debate, June 22, 2026

Called to reverse the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA coverage

I said end the war, stop the tariffs, repeal the parts of the medic the one big beautiful bill where Medicaid is being cutDebate, October 8, 2026

I said, end the war, stop the tariffs, repeal the parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill where Medicaid is being cutDebate, October 8, 2026

He will fight to protect Medicare for our seniors, reverse the cruel Medicaid cuts, and lower premiums while expanding access to affordable health care for all Americans.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Called for lowering prescription-drug prices

Dr. Shah is an emergency room physician who is committed to lowering healthcare costs and standing up to Big Pharma to end the price gouging of essential medications like insulin.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

We need to expand Medicare’s ability to negotiate drug prices, cap the cost of insulin and other prescription drugs, stop insurance companies from arbitrarily denying needed medical care, and allow even more Americans to enroll in quality healthcare by allowing a Medicare buy-in option.Candidate questionnaire, published by June 26, 2026

In Congress, Amish will work to expand coverage, protect Medicare, and lower prescription drug prices.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Government price negotiation

Creating a public option

So my proposal has been a public option and I have I've said this again and again strongly that the American people love to have choices.Video, October 5, 2026

I said I believe in a public option because Americans really love choice and once they see that they get a lowerc cost option, it's going to be great.Debate, October 8, 2026

Letting people buy into Medicare

So I've talked about a Medicare buy-in option. It's a choice for the American people.Debate, October 8, 2026

So I have put forth the public option. What I mean by that is allowing people to buy into Medicare. It's a choice. It's up to you. You can choose to buy into Medicare.Video, October 16, 2026

what I mean by that is allowing people to buy into Medicare. It's a choice. It's up to you. You You can choose to buy into Medicare. I think it would be a lower cost optionInterview, October 16, 2026

I agree with getting us to universal health care. There are many ways to get there. Medicare buy-in is absolutely there on the way to getting us getting everybody covered.Debate, June 22, 2026

Called for higher taxes on billionaires and the wealthy

the wealthiest people, the billionaires in this country and the corporations need to pay their fair shareDebate, June 10, 2026

Called for corporations to pay more in taxes

the wealthiest people, the billionaires in this country and the corporations need to pay their fair shareDebate, June 10, 2026

Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence

Amish will combat partisan gerrymandering, work to eliminate dark money from politics and stop corrupt politicians from enriching themselves in office.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Num- The the stock trading which you you heard about, the term limits, ending Citizens United, which has just caused a flood of dark money to come into ourForum, June 22, 2026

Called to overturn Citizens United

Num- The the stock trading which you you heard about, the term limits, ending Citizens United, which has just caused a flood of dark money to come into ourForum, June 22, 2026

Refused corporate PAC money

I never took a cent of corporate PAC money.Post on X, September 8, 2026

Amish doesn't accept contributions from corporate PACs — he's counting on grassroots supporters like you to keep powering this campaign.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress

are are absolutely priorities for me. Num- The the stock trading which you you heard about, the term limits, ending Citizens United, which has just caused a flood of dark money to come into our system. Um all of it is just wrong and making people lose faith in our system. So that that just cannot keep going on.Video, June 22, 2026

Take BAC Congress listed this candidate among the signatories to this shared written pledge in its October 30, 2026 archive. The wording is collective; the individual signing date is not stated. The pledge includes a Supreme Court judicial ethics code. Believing it is not only the just course, but one requisite to renew our trust in a government "by and for the people," we the undersigned unequivocally support and commit to tirelessly fighting for and passing into law the following: Congressional Term Limits House: 6, two-year terms Senate: 2, six-year terms Overturn Citizens United Getting unlimited corporate money out of politics Moratorium on Lobbying Minimum of 5 years between end of term and employment as lobbyist No Stock Trading Prohibit stock trading for members of Congress while in office Code of Judicial Ethics for US Supreme Court Holds Supreme Court AccountableJoint candidate pledge (Take BAC Congress), captured October 30, 2026

Amish has never taken a dime in corporate PAC money, and in Congress he'll pass a ban on members of Congress from trading stocks and hold corrupt politicians like Trump accountable to stop them from enriching themselves at the expense of the middle class.Campaign website, captured July 23, 2026

Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules

Amish will combat partisan gerrymandering, work to eliminate dark money from politics and stop corrupt politicians from enriching themselves in office.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office

And I can just go on and on about the violations from the emoluments clause and a Qatari jet to the demotion the attempted demotion of Captain Mark Kelly to trying to even cancel Jimmy Kimmel by pulling his FCC license.Debate, June 22, 2026

Reforming the Supreme Court

Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules

Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs

I said end the war, stop the tariffs, repeal the parts of the medic the one big beautiful bill where Medicaid is being cutDebate, October 8, 2026

I said, end the war, stop the tariffs, repeal the parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill where Medicaid is being cutDebate, October 8, 2026

In Congress, he will fight to lower costs by rolling back these crushing tariffs, making sure families can afford groceries and essentials, and ending the chaos in Washington so job growth and business investment can rebound.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Called for stopping price gouging

Called for lowering household utility bills

In Congress, I'll continue working to lower utility costs while protecting our air and water.Post on X, August 7, 2026

I'm committed to working to lower utility costs and protecting our public lands, air, and water.Post on X, August 20, 2026

Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies

Jay Feely is in “lockstep” with Trump on his unpopular war in Iran – a war that’s pushing gas prices here in #AZ01 through the roof.Post on X, September 25, 2026

Called for making housing more affordable

I feel while I was in the legislature, we did expand the low-income housing tax credit. We put hundreds of millions into the housing trust fund, and I proudly voted for those things. But absolutely, what these guys said, we have to do more. It has to go beyond that. Congress has the power of the purse, and we can allocate more money to make sure that building is done to increase supply, 'cuz the core issue in this district is going to be supply and demand.Debate, June 24, 2026

I feel while I was in the legislature, we did expand the low-income housing tax credit. We put hundreds of millions into the housing trust fund. I proudly voted for those things. Um but absolutely what these guys said, we we have to do more. It it has to go beyond that to to allow the government has the Congress has the power of the purse and we can allocate more money to make sure that building is done to increase supplyDebate, September 21, 2026

Congress has the power of the purse and we can allocate more money to make sure that building is done to increase supplyDebate, June 24, 2026

Supported protecting or expanding abortion access

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.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Dr. Shah's 100% pro-choice voting record proves he'll protect reproductive rights.Facebook or Instagram ad, July 14, 2026

Arizona voters made their voices clear: reproductive freedom is a right. But protecting that right doesn’t stop at the state line. What happens in Congress matters, and federal action could still threaten access to reproductive healthcare here in Arizona.Post on X, August 20, 2026

There is a clear choice in this election between a candidate who has fought to protect Arizonans’ reproductive freedom, and a candidate who would let Donald Trump take that freedom away.Post on X, August 28, 2026

proud of my 100% pro-choice record in the Arizona State House, where I worked to expand access to birth control, protect women’s health, and even defeated an extreme GOP abortion ban by preserving access to the abortion pill Mifepristone for Arizona women.Post on X, July 8, 2026

Amish believes that only a woman and her provider should make decisions about reproductive healthcare. ... he will continue protecting a woman's right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. Wade.Campaign site (undated)

That’s why he worked across the aisle in the Arizona State Legislature to protect access to the abortion drug mifepristone.Campaign website (undated)

Protecting access to contraception

Restoring nationwide abortion rights

he will continue protecting a woman’s right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. WadeCampaign site (undated)

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.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Putting abortion rights into federal law

he will continue protecting a woman’s right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. WadeCampaign site (undated)

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.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Restoring Roe's protections

he will continue protecting a woman’s right to choose in Congress by codifying Roe v. WadeCampaign site (undated)

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.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Expanding clean energy

What I have talked about is simply that when the Biden administration, one thing I did agree with, that when the Biden administration came out with all of those clean energy investments that happened all across America, specifically a lot of the southeast, that they would create the infrastructure to lower electricity costs, clean, cheap energy. That's that's making things better for the consumer. Trump went and canceled those contracts. Those are jobs. That's energy that's being fed into the grid.Debate, October 7, 2026

During my time in the Arizona House, I backed bills to expand solar access, prevent wildfires, and protect our water.Post on X, June 5, 2025

Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement

I'm talking about Jimmy Kimmel and the First Amendment, I'm talking about all the due process violations from ICE for U.S. citizens. Any one of those things means we have to hold them to accountNews story, October 14, 2026

We do need to fund ICE. We’re not going to defund it, but we have to insist that the people doing these jobs are trained well enough so that they don’t hurt American citizens or cause collateral damage.News story, October 14, 2026

Stronger enforcement accountability

Supporting a path to citizenship

We need a pathway to citizenship for our DACA kids um and uh to make sure that those folks also uh who those that are paying taxes and are productive in our society have a a chance to thrive here as well.Debate, June 22, 2026

Supported stronger checks on executive power

And yes, that’s up to and including impeachment if he himself violates the Constitution,News story, October 14, 2026

We also do have to hold him to account on all of those constitutional violations that we’ve seen over the last two years,News story, October 14, 2026

Banning partisan gerrymandering

Amish will combat partisan gerrymandering, work to eliminate dark money from politics and stop corrupt politicians from enriching themselves in office.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Supported strengthening voting rights

I am a strong proponent of mail-in voting. The reason I like it so much is because too many voters tell me that it makes their lives easier.Debate, October 8, 2026

Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it

First and foremost, what we say in the emergency department is let's stop the hemorrhage. Let's stop making this worse so we could end the war.Debate, October 8, 2026

Called for a specific diplomatic step or civilian protections

I believe strongly in a two-state solution. I believe strongly that the people who are non-combatants in the Palestinian areas have a place of refuge.PBS, June 9, 2026

Supported stronger oversight of data-center development

Called for moratoria, pauses, or stopping new data-center projects

Called for big structural changes that expand public coverage or Medicare benefits: Medicare for All, a public option, a Medicare buy-in, lowering the Medicare age such as Medicare at 55, or dental, vision, and/or hearing in Medicare

Called to reverse the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA coverage

Called for lowering prescription-drug prices

Government price negotiation

Creating a public option

Letting people buy into Medicare

Called for higher taxes on billionaires and the wealthy

Called for corporations to pay more in taxes

Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence

Called to overturn Citizens United

Refused corporate PAC money

Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress

Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules

Called out Trump's corruption, self-dealing, or profiting from office

Reforming the Supreme Court

Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules

Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs

Called for stopping price gouging

Called for lowering household utility bills

Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies

Called for high earners to contribute more to Social Security

Opposed benefit cuts

Called for making housing more affordable

Supported protecting or expanding abortion access

Protecting access to contraception

Restoring nationwide abortion rights

Putting abortion rights into federal law

Restoring Roe's protections

Expanding clean energy

Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement

Stronger enforcement accountability

Supporting a path to citizenship

Supported stronger checks on executive power

Banning partisan gerrymandering

Supported strengthening voting rights

Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it

Called for a specific diplomatic step or civilian protections