Jay Feely

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he will "fight for border security, protect our freedoms, and put America First."[1]
• Presents himself as an outsider who is "tough, tested, and ready to kick Washington into shape."[1]
• Says "we don't need another rubber stamp in Congress," and said on primary night he would be willing to break with the president if he believed White House policy was not in the district's best interest.[2],[4]

Background

• Republican nominee, U.S. House, Arizona District 1 · 2026[4],[8]
• Football analyst (college football, then NFL games from 2017), CBS Sports · 2015–2025[3],[6]
• Head coach, girls' soccer, Gilbert Christian High School[3]
• Co-founder, Feely Family Foundation · 2012–present[3]
• Placekicker (including Arizona Cardinals, 2010–2013), National Football League · 2001–2014[3],[6]

Education

• Attended; member of the football team, University of Michigan[3],[6]

Where they stand

• Immigration
  Says he would finish the border wall, supports mass deportations of violent offenders, backs police, Border Patrol and ICE agents, and says he would work to stop fentanyl trafficking.[2]
• Economy & Jobs
  Supports expanding the Trump-era tax cuts, cutting regulations, boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing the national debt.[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports expanding U.S. oil, natural gas and coal production along with newer energy technologies, and opposes Green New Deal policies.[2]
• Women's Sports
  Opposes male athletes competing in girls' and women's sports and says he would back federal law to keep those competitions limited to female athletes.[2]
• Foreign Policy
  Says he would strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and combat antisemitism, including on college campuses.[2]

Voting record

Jay Feely has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words