Republican Jay Feely wins Arizona 1st District GOP primary

Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has won his party's nomination in Arizona's 1st Congressional District, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election that could impact control of the U.S. House. The Democratic primary in the same Phoenix-area district, however, remained undecided early on Wednesday, July 22, with former television anchor Marlene Galán Woods and former state Representative Amish Shah locked in a tight contest.

The outcome of the November election is considered crucial, as the district is rated a pure toss-up and is one of Democrats' best opportunities to flip a seat currently held by a Republican. Incumbent Representative David Schweikert, who narrowly held the seat in 2022 and 2024, is not seeking re-election and instead is running for governor. The general election is scheduled for November 3.

Feely's victory signals Arizona Republicans' continued emphasis on Trump-aligned candidates in key races. On the Democratic side, the primary contest between Galán Woods and Shah has been marked by significant spending from outside groups and national party involvement, with the Democratic Congressional Campaign...