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Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Enters Arizona Congressional Race

Feely cites Trump assassination attempt and a call to civil service as motivations for his run in the Republican primary for Arizona's 5th District.

American Football - Miami Dolphins Press Conference - Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, London - 26/10/07 Miami Dolphins' kicker Jay Feely Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Henry Browne Livepic/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jay Feely, a 14-year NFL veteran and former CBS sports broadcaster, has officially launched his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
  • Feely, 48, is running to replace Rep. Andy Biggs, who is vacating the seat to run for governor in 2026, in a district considered a Republican stronghold.
  • He credits the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump as a pivotal moment that inspired him to pursue public office, describing his candidacy as a faith-driven call to civil service.
  • Feely's campaign platform emphasizes border security, economic growth, and support for Trump’s America First agenda, alongside opposition to transgender athletes in women’s sports and expanded tax cuts.
  • The former NFL Players Association executive committee member has already secured an endorsement from Rep. Jim Jordan and joins a crowded Republican primary field.