Former NFL Kicker Challenges Incumbent in Arizona's Swing District | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Arizona’s Congressional District One is heating up as former NFL kicker Jay Feely, endorsed by Trump, edges out rivals to become the GOP nominee — poised to challenge Democrat Amish Shah, who narrowly lost to incumbent David Schweikert last time. With Schweikert now running for governor, this swing district — covering affluent Scottsdale and Paradise Valley — is now a top battleground. Feely’s campaign touts fiscal conservatism and a “Washington outsider” message, while Democrats see this as a critical opportunity to flip a traditionally Republican seat in a politically charged climate…