Jay Feely defeats Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough in the Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Jay Feely won the Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21, advancing to the general election in one of the nation's most competitive districts. The race opened up after incumbent David Schweikert opted to run for governor instead. The seat is considered highly competitive after Biden won the district in 2020.
Key Points
- Jay Feely secured the Republican nomination, defeating Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough in the primary
- The district is described as one of the most competitive in the country and flipped for Biden in 2020
- Incumbent David Schweikert vacated the seat to pursue the gubernatorial race