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Trump endorses 2 candidates — Jay Feely and Gina Swoboda — in Arizona congressional race

Trump endorsed two Republican candidates in the race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.

Trump endorses 2 candidates — Jay Feely and Gina Swoboda — in Arizona congressional race
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Donald Trump endorsed Jay Feely for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District while also backing Gina Swoboda, leaving two candidates with his support in the Republican race. Swoboda’s consultant said the dual endorsement would not change her campaign’s confidence.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Feely and Swoboda

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Jay Feely
R · AZ

Republican candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District endorsed by Trump

Feely's version of this story ↗

Republican candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District also endorsed by Trump

Swoboda's version of this story ↗

Representative for the 1st District who is leaving Congress to run for governor

Arizona state representative and Republican candidate in the congressional race

Andy Biggs
R · AZ-5

Congressman whom Trump is also supporting for governor

Mark Lamb
R · AZ

Republican candidate whose entry into the 5th District race preceded Feely’s move

ALSO MENTIONED  Jake Hoffman, Arizona state senator and chair of the Legislature’s Freedom Caucus; Karrin Taylor Robson, Gubernatorial candidate also supported by Trump

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