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Ex-NFL player Feely projected to win Arizona’s first district U.S. House primary

By Thomson Reuters Jul 21, 2026 | 10:37 PM

WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) – Former professional football player ​Jay Feely, ‌who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, on ‌Tuesday ​won ⁠the Republican Party ⁠primary election in Arizona’s U.S. House of Representatives ​1st congressional district, according ⁠to ⁠media projections.

Republicans’ quest ​to keep majority ​control of the ‌House depends in part on their ability ⁠to win the general election race in ⁠this ‌district on ⁠November 3. ​Incumbent ‌Republican Representative ​David Schweikert ⁠ran unsuccessfully for governor.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Kate ​Mayberry)