Former NFL kicker Jay Feely has won the Republican primary in Arizona’s First Congressional District. He will face Amish Shah, a former team doctor for the New York Jets, in the general election. Feely, who played for six NFL teams, including the Jets from 2008-09, supports President Donald Trump and has backed the Trump agenda.
Feely’s Platform
Feely has said he is pro-business and a conservative, both fiscally and socially. He has also stated that he is a pro-life advocate and supports the rights of parents to make decisions about their children’s education and healthcare.
Shah, an emergency room physician, has made medicine part of his platform. He has vowed to fight for the rights of patients to access affordable healthcare, including essential medications like insulin. He also supports abortion rights and has promised to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
The Election
The general election is set for November 3. The First Congressional District serves a diverse population in Maricopa County, including parts of north Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Fountain Hills.
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