Former NFL kicker Jay Feely to make Congressional announcement in Arizona
- Jay Feely, a former NFL player, runs for Congress in Arizona's fifth district.
- He leaves a decade-long broadcasting career to pursue public service.
- Feely formally filed a statement of interest with state election officials on Tuesday.
- He stated the July attack on President Trump motivated his candidacy.
- This action allows him to begin collecting signatures for ballot access.
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Former NFL kicker Jay Feely announces run for House seat in Arizona
Jay Feely, who played in the National Football League for 14 years as a kicker, is running for a seat in the House as a Republican in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District. Feely played from 2010 to 2013 for the Arizona…
Former Cardinals Kicker Joins Race For Congress In AZ05
Jay Feely, who spent 14 years as a kicker in the NFL, including 3 with the Arizona Cardinals, joined the increasingly crowded Republican primary for the open seat in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District. Feely has spent the last 10 years as a sports broadcaster. Feely joins a number of other candidates including businessman Daniel Keenan...
Ex-Giants, Jets kicker Jay Feely reveals how Trump assassination attempt inspired him to run for Congress
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely — whose career included stints with the New York Giants and Jets — announced Tuesday that he’ll run as a Republican for Arizona’s 5th District seat in the House of Representatives.
Former NFL Player Announces Congressional Bid
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely on Tuesday announced he’s running for Congress. “I’m excited to announce my candidacy for U.S. Congress in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District,” Feely said. “I look forward to earning your vote,” he added. I’m excited to announce my candidacy for U.S. Congress in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District. I look forward to earning your vote https://t.co/ghYLMzcHXF#TeamFeely pic.twitter.com/XayfhtGPkb — Jay Feely (@jayfee…
Former NFL Player Announces Congressional Bid * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely on Tuesday announced he’s running for Congress. “I’m excited to announce my candidacy for U.S. Congress in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District,” Feely said. “I look forward to earning your vote,” he added. I’m excited to announce my candidacy for U.S. Congress in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District. I look forward to earning your vote https://t.co/ghYLMzcHXF#TeamFeely pic.twitter.com/XayfhtGPkb — Jay Feely (@jayfee…

Former kicker Jay Feely running for Congress in Arizona
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's fifth congressional district in the 2026 midterm election. Feely, 48, who has been a broadcaster for the past 10 years, told ESPN of his plan…
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