Ex-NFL player Feely projected to win Arizona's first district US House primary
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Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, in Arizona's first congressional district, Jay Feely, speaks to members of the media at a polling location at Fountain Hills Community Center during Arizona's primary election in Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S., July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - Former professional football player Jay Feely, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won the Republican Party primary election in Arizona's U.S. House of Representatives 1st congressional district, according to media projections. Republicans' quest to keep majority control of the House depends in part on their ability to win the general election
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - Former professional football player Jay Feely, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday won the Republican Party primary election in Arizona's U.S. House of Representatives 1st congressional district, according to media projections.
Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, in Arizona's first congressional district, Jay Feely, greets constituents at a polling location at Fountain Hills Community Center during Arizona's primary election in Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S., July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
Republicans' quest to keep majority control of the House depends in part on their ability to win the general election race in this district on November 3. Incumbent Republican Representative David Schweikert ran unsuccessfully for governor.
A supporter holds a sign that reads "Trump Endorsed: Jay Feely. Congress" as Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, in Arizona's first congressional district, Jay Feely, speaks to media at a polling location at Fountain Hills Community Center during Arizona's primary election in Fountain Hills, Arizona, U.S., July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Kate Mayberry)