Former NFL player gets funding from sports notables, including Roger Goodell, for AZ primary race

Key Points:

• Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker with 14 seasons experience, won the Arizona Republican primary for a congressional district covering parts of Phoenix and most of Scottsdale, securing President Donald Trump's endorsement despite criticism over his conservative credentials.
• Feely will face either former state Rep. Amish Shah or ex-broadcast journalist Marlene Galán-Woods, who are competing in a Democrat primary marked by significant spending of around $7 million.
• Feely emphasized his motivation to improve the country for future generations and criticized the Democratic Party for moving leftward, citing concerns over policies like abolishing the border and police departments.
• His campaign received substantial financial support from NFL executives, team owners, and former players, including maximum individual contributions from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and basketball star Charles Barkley.
• The district, historically Republican until 2009, has shifted towards Democrats in recent years due to population growth and redistricting, setting the stage for a competitive general election.