Hi John, My name is Jay Feely. I'm a husband, a father of four, a retired NFL player, sports broadcaster, and a proud Arizona conservative — and I'm running for Congress in Arizona's 1st District. I'll tell you more about my story in a moment. But first, I need you to understand what's at stake in this race — because it goes far beyond Arizona. AZ-1 is one of the most targeted House seats in the country in 2026. Democrats and their allied super PACs already have this race circled. If they flip this seat, they have a path to reclaiming the House majority — and reversing everything we’ve fought to build. That is why President Trump and Republican House Leadership have endorsed me in this race, and why I'm writing to you today asking for your support. |
Now — let me tell you who I am and why I believe God has called me to this fight. I grew up in a middle-class family in Florida, and was taught from a young age that our blessings aren't meant to be hoarded — they're meant to be poured out for others. That truth has shaped every chapter of my life. I earned a scholarship to the University of Michigan, won a National Championship in 1997, and went on to play fourteen years in the NFL. I wasn't the biggest or the fastest player on the field. But I was elected team captain on three different teams because my teammates trusted me to lead with integrity and fight for what was right. |
When the NFL went into lockout negotiations, my fellow players sent me to Washington to sit across the table from ownership at the Federal mediation office. I didn't back down then. I won't back down in Congress either. After football, I spent ten years as an NFL analyst for CBS, earning five Emmy Awards along the way. But the work I'm most proud of has nothing to do with broadcast booths or trophies. My wife Rebecca and I fell in love with Arizona fifteen years ago when I signed with the Cardinals. We loved it so much we decided it was the perfect place to raise our family — and we've been putting down roots here ever since. We founded the Feely Family Foundation to invest in youth and education. I served on the Gilbert Christian School Board. I started the first girls' soccer program at Gilbert Christian High School, coached our daughter Lexi's team to a state championship, and was named Arizona State Coach of the Year. |
This is home. These are our people. And I am not going to stand by and watch Washington fail them. |
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The border crisis is real, and it has impacted communities like ours every single day — straining our schools, our hospitals, our law enforcement, and our neighborhoods. Our small business owners are being crushed by taxes and federal regulations that punish hard work and reward dependency. And Washington has been kicking these problems down the road for decades while the people who sent them there are left to deal with the wreckage. I have spent my life preparing for moments that matter. This is one of those moments. I believe God has blessed me with a platform, a voice, and a set of experiences that can make a real difference in Congress. I believe my kids — and yours — deserve a representative who will fight for them with everything he has. And I believe that each of us has to decide whether we're going to watch from the sidelines or get in the game when it counts. This is when it counts. I am asking you — humbly and sincerely — to stand with me today. A gift of $10, $25, $50 or more goes directly into this fight. This race is going to be one of the most expensive House contests in the country. Every dollar we raise is a signal that we are organized, serious, and ready to win in AZ-1. |
I have never walked away from a hard fight in my life. Not on the field. Not in the locker room. Not at the negotiating table in Washington. But I can't win this one without you... AZ-1 is the race that determines who controls the House. The Democrats know it. The liberal super PACs know it. And now you know it too. God has put me in this moment for a reason. I believe that with everything I have. And I believe He puts the right people in front of us at the right time — which is why I'm asking you, right now, to be part of this. A gift of $10, $25, $50 or more today helps us build the organization this race demands and sends a message that we’re not going to roll over. This is the game that matters most. I am honored to be in it — and I would be humbled to have you as my teammate in this fight. |
For faith, family, and Arizona — |
Jay Feely
Republican, AZ-1 |
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