Trump-backed Jay Feely wins GOP primary in Arizona’s battleground 1st District
The former NFL kicker won with President Donald Trump’s endorsement and faced criticism over his residence outside the district.
- On Tuesday, The Associated Press projected Jay Feely to win the Republican Party primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District with 49.4% of the vote, securing the GOP nomination.
- Boosted by President Donald Trump's endorsement, Feely overcame challenges from Arizona state Rep. Joseph Chaplik and technology consultant John Trobough in the three-way primary.
- Before entering politics, Feely played 14 years in the NFL, including time as a kicker for the Arizona Cardinals, and served on the Gilbert Christian High School board from 2016 to 2020.
- With incumbent David Schweikert seeking the GOP gubernatorial nomination instead of reelection, the 1st Congressional District seat is now open for the November general election.
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Former NFL Star Wins House Primary
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is headed to the general election after securing a decisive victory in Tuesday’s Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, a key swing seat that both parties view as one of the nation’s most competitive House races. Feely, who played five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, defeated former state Sen....
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Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is headed to the general election after securing a decisive victory in Tuesday’s Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, a key swing seat that both parties view as one of the nation’s most competitive House races. Feely, who played five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, defeated former state Sen. Joseph Chaplik and technology executive John Trobough to capture the Republican nomination. Presiden…
Ex-New York Jets Kicker Jay Feely Running For Congress Against His Former Team Doctor In Arizona
Jay Feely spent more than a decade in the NFL kicking field goals for various franchises, including a two-year stint with New York Jets in both 2008 and 2009. After retiring in 2014, Feely has largely kept a low profile, working on and off for CBS Sports Network covering college football and the NFL. But in […] The post Ex-New York Jets Kicker Jay Feely Running For Congress Against His Former Team Doctor In Arizona appeared first on BroBible.
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