Jay Feely
Coverage of Jay Feely in the Nexus archive.
- From locker rooms to Congress: Jay Feely latest athlete seeking to take lessons in leadership to Capitol Hill
Jay Feely, an NFL placekicker and current 'NFL on CBS' commentator, is seeking a congressional seat in Arizona, citing leadership and pressure-handling skills from his sports career as assets for politics. He emphasizes NFL experiences, including diverse teammate interactions and overcoming public scrutiny, as preparation for representing a diverse constituency.
- From locker rooms to Congress: Jay Feely latest athlete seeking to take lessons in leadership to Capitol Hill
Jay Feely, a former NFL placekicker and current 'NFL on CBS' commentator, is seeking to transition to a congressional career. He highlights his NFL experience in handling pressure, failure, and diverse interactions as preparation for public life, aiming to represent a diverse constituency. Feely is running for the seat of Rep. David Schweikert in Arizona.
- Amish Shah wins in Arizona Democratic House primary in blow to establishment
Amish Shah secured a Democratic primary victory in Arizona, challenging the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's preferred candidate. He will face Jay Feely, a Trump-backed former NFL kicker, in the November general election. Both Shah and Feely previously worked together at the New York Jets.
- Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Amish Shah won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating the DCCC-backed candidate Marlene Galán-Woods. He will face Republican Jay Feely, endorsed by President Donald Trump, in the general election. The race is seen as pivotal for determining control of the U.S. House.
- Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Amish Shah, an emergency physician, won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's (DCCC) backed candidate Marlene Galán-Woods. He will face Republican Jay Feely, endorsed by President Donald Trump, in the general election. The victory reflects growing anti-establishment sentiment among voters in the district.
- Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Amish Shah won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's endorsed candidate, Marlene Galán-Woods. He will face Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker endorsed by Donald Trump, in the general election.
- Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Amish Shah is projected to win the Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary. He will face Jay Feely in the November election.
- Amish Shah wins Dem primary in battleground Arizona House race
Amish Shah won the Democratic primary for Arizona’s 1st District, defeating Marlene Galán-Woods and other candidates. The district, a key target for Democrats, will face Jay Feely in the general election after Feely won the Republican primary.
- Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Amish Shah won the Democratic primary in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC)-backed candidate Marlene Galán-Woods. He will face Republican Jay Feely, endorsed by Donald Trump, in the general election. The race highlights growing anti-establishment sentiment among voters rejecting party preferences.
- Trump flexes GOP muscle in Arizona primaries as Dems dodge far-left upset
Trump-endorsed candidates won key Republican primary races in Arizona, including Andy Biggs for governor and Jay Feely in the 1st Congressional District. Democrats avoided a far-left upset in the 4th District as Rep. Greg Stanton secured his nomination.
- Trump flexes GOP muscle in Arizona primaries as Dems dodge far-left upset
Trump-endorsed candidates dominated key Republican contests in Arizona primaries, including Andy Biggs for governor and Jay Feely in the 1st Congressional District. Democrats avoided a potential left-wing upset in the 4th District as Rep. Greg Stanton held his lead.
- State of play: Dems battle for shot at crucial Arizona House seat amid GOP's razor-thin majority
Two Democratic candidates, Marlene Galán-Woods and Amish Shah, are competing for their party’s nomination in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District to challenge Jay Feely in a race that could influence the House majority. Feely, who received Donald Trump’s endorsement, won the GOP primary, while the Democratic primary remains unresolved as neither candidate secured enough votes to claim victory outright.
- State of play: Dems battle for shot at crucial Arizona House seat amid GOP's razor-thin majority
Two Democratic candidates, Marlene Galán-Woods and Amish Shah, remain in a tight race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District nomination. The winner will face Jay Feely, who won the GOP primary with Trump’s endorsement, in a contest that could influence the House majority. The district has favored Republicans since 2020 but has seen narrow GOP victories in recent cycles.
- Trump-backed candidates, including ex-Giants, Jets kicker Jay Feely, easily win Arizona primaries — socialist House hopeful gets smoked
Trump-backed candidates, including Jay Feely, won Arizona primaries. A socialist House hopeful was defeated decisively. Feely played for the Giants, Jets, and five other NFL teams over 14 seasons.
- Trump-backed Jay Feely wins GOP primary in Arizona’s battleground 1st District
Jay Feely wins GOP primary in Arizona’s 1st District with Trump’s backing, defeating Joseph Chaplik. The district is a competitive battleground with a tough general election ahead.
- Trump’s GOP clout faces Arizona test with House majority, governor’s race at stake
President Donald Trump's influence in the GOP is tested in Arizona's primary elections, with key races for governor and congressional districts at stake. Trump endorses Rep. Andy Biggs for governor and Jay Feely in a swing district, while other candidates include David Schweikert, Marlene Galán-Woods, and Mark Lamb. The outcomes could impact the House majority and governor's office control.
- Republicans in CD1 clash over who would best preserve the Trump agenda
Republican candidates Joseph Chaplik, Jay Feely, and John Trobough debated in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, emphasizing their ability to preserve Trump’s agenda and secure party control in Congress. Feely, endorsed by Trump, highlighted his connection to the former president, while Chaplik focused on legislative experience, and Trobough emphasized business expertise.
- Democrats in CD1 agree Trump is the problem, but differ on how to take him on
Democrats in Arizona's 1st Congressional District debate strategies to challenge President Donald Trump, with front-runners Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods emphasizing accountability for his administration. The primary contest includes four candidates, with Shah and Galán-Woods having previously competed in 2024, and the winner likely facing GOP contenders Jay Feely or Joseph Chaplik.
- Double endorsement drama: Trump backs second candidate in red state’s GOP gubernatorial runoff
President Donald Trump endorsed both Alan Wilson and Pamela Evette in the Republican gubernatorial runoff in South Carolina. This follows his previous dual endorsements in other races, including Arizona's 1st Congressional District and Missouri's 2022 GOP Senate primary. The runoff between Evette and Wilson includes personal attacks and contrasts in their political experience.