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Trump-backed candidates, including ex-Giants, Jets kicker Jay Feely, cruise in Arizona primary
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican candidates endorsed by former President Trump, including ex-NFL kicker Jay Feely, won key primary races in Arizona, solidifying GOP positions ahead of the midterms.
- Jay Feely defeated former state lawmaker Joseph Chaplik for the 1st Congressional District seat, which is being vacated by Rep. David Schweikert, with Feely emphasizing his close relationship with Trump.
- In the 5th District, Trump-backed former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb won the Republican primary decisively and is favored to win the general election in this solidly Republican district.
- Rep. Andy Biggs, supported by Trump, won the GOP gubernatorial primary by a wide margin and will face incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs in November, currently trailing by about 5 points in polls.
- Democratic socialist challenger Kai Newkirk suffered a significant defeat in the 4th District primary, losing to incumbent Rep. Greg Stanton by 30 percentage points.
