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Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Officially Launches Congressional Campaign in Arizona

Feely, citing a sense of civic duty and the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump, will run for the open seat in Arizona's Fifth District on a platform focused on the economy and border security.

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 former NFL kicker and CBS Sports analyst, has officially declared his candidacy for Arizona's Fifth Congressional District in the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Feely submitted a formal statement of interest to the Arizona Secretary of State, allowing him to begin collecting signatures to qualify for the ballot.
  • The seat is being vacated by Rep. Andy Biggs, who is running for governor of Arizona in 2026, leaving the solidly Republican district open for new leadership.
  • Feely's campaign is centered on economic growth and securing the southern border, issues he believes are critical for Arizona and the nation.
  • He attributes his decision to run to a personal sense of calling and the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July 2024, which he described as a pivotal moment in his life.