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Trump-backed Jay Feely wins GOP primary in Arizona's battleground 1st District

Feely won the Republican primary and will face the Democratic nominee in November.

Trump-backed Jay Feely wins GOP primary in Arizona's battleground 1st District
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Jul 21, 2026
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Jay Feely won the Republican primary in Arizona’s 1st District, setting up a November contest in a highly competitive House district. Donald Trump’s endorsement was a key part of Feely’s campaign.

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Jay Feely
R · AZ

Republican primary winner in Arizona’s 1st District

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Feely

Former candidate for Arizona’s 1st District

Feely’s defeated primary opponent

Andy Biggs
R · AZ-5

Representative whose seat Feely initially sought

Mark Lamb
R · AZ

Candidate in Arizona’s 5th District

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Jay Feely Wins GOP Primary for Arizona's 1st District

Outlets agree Jay Feely won the Republican primary for Arizona’s 1st District, earning the nomination for a House seat with President Trump’s backing. Center outlets emphasize the district’s competitiveness and the role of Trump’s endorsement, placing Feely’s win among other Arizona races. Right-leaning outlets group his nomination with other Trump-backed Republican wins statewide, with one article giving those results a more triumphant cast.

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