Feely Wins Arizona 1st District GOP Primary
Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker backed by President Trump, won the Republican primary in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, taking a pivotal step for the GOP’s aim to hold the House majority as incumbent David Schweikert shifts to a gubernatorial bid. The general election remains competitive against Democratic contenders Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods, while Feely’s campaign highlights his NFL background and Trump endorsement as key assets.
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About David Schweikert
David Sheridan Schweikert is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative from Arizona's 1st congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2023 and the 5th from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. His district includes most of northern Phoenix as well as Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Cave Creek.
Everything about David Schweikert →- Occupation
- politician, business executive, real estate agent, financial adviser
- Position held
- member of the Arizona House of Representatives, member, treasurer, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 3, 1962
- Website
- http://schweikert.house.gov