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AZ-01 Republican nominee?
$24.7K
JUL 22, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleProfessional football player (placekicker)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age50 years old (May 23, 1976)
GenderMale
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LocationArizona
BackgroundProfessional football player (placekicker)
EducationUniversity of Michigan (college football, 1994–1998)
Notable personal detailsThomas James Feely IV, known as Jay Feely, is a former professional football placekicker and sportscaster who ran for the U.S. House in Arizona in the 2026 cycle. He played college football at the University of Michigan and spent 14 seasons in the NFL, including with the Arizona Cardinals. After retiring as a player, he worked as an NFL analyst and reporter for CBS Sports until 2025. He has been a Republican candidate for Congress and filed federal campaign paperwork and Arizona ballot-access filings in 2026.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding Trump-era tax cuts, reducing regulatory red tape, and lowering costs for families by promoting domestic manufacturing and energy independence. Favors policies aimed at cutting taxes and unleashing private-sector growth rather than expanding government programs.
Immigration & Border
The candidate emphasizes border security and support for aggressive enforcement measures while also saying legal immigration should be streamlined and easier. He has voiced support for aspects of the Trump administration’s enforcement approach and frames immigration policy as a priority for restoring security.
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Climate & Energy
Supports an America-First energy agenda focused on expanding domestic oil, natural gas, and coal production, cutting regulatory red tape, and building energy infrastructure. Emphasizes energy independence and opposes Green New Deal–style policies. Prioritizes fossil fuel development alongside 'next generation' energy innovation rather than aggressive emissions mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate states he will defend Second Amendment rights and pledges strong support for law enforcement and public safety. His campaign platform emphasizes protecting firearms rights while backing police, Border Patrol, and ICE to address crime and border security.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
AZ-05 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Jay Feely for AZ-05 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District Republican primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.8M
$1.3M
$898.8K
$449.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.8M
$1.3M
$543.4K
$36.2K
Source: FEC
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