House Republican fights for his political life in Arizona swing district

Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-Ariz.) is fighting for his political life in a key Arizona swing district, in what observers say will likely be the most competitive race of his years-long career.

Schweikert, who has represented parts of Phoenix and Scottsdale for over a decade, is running against Democrat Amish Shah as he looks to secure his eighth term representing a district that has come to be seen as an important bellwether due to the area’s high percentage of college-educated sub...