Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is now running for Congress in Arizona’s first Congressional District. Feely, who spent 14 years in the NFL, announced his bid last year and has since received financial backing from several prominent sports figures, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NBA great Charles Barkley.
Feely’s Campaign
Feely’s campaign has drawn support from various sports personalities, with Goodell making two donations of $3,500 each. Feely has also received an endorsement from President Donald Trump. His campaign website describes him as a ‘proud conservative and staunch supporter of Trump’ who aims to ‘fight for border security, protect our freedoms, and put America First.’
Feely’s political platform extends into college sports, where he has called for tighter regulation of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) if elected. His campaign has raised $740,000 in the first quarter of 2026, according to the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Feely faces a competitive primary against Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough. Arizona voters will go to the polls on July 21 to decide the Republican nominee for the congressional seat.
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