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Jay Feely

Arizona House District 1 2026 · 2026

Policy Positions

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Policy Positions

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Economy

2 positions

Would you support raising the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate for AZ-01 with no clear public record on federal minimum wage; as a conservative Republican in a competitive district, he is inferred to likely oppose raising the federal minimum wage, though no direct statement was found. Fact-check this →

Would you support imposing tariffs of 25% or more on imports from countries that do not meet US labor and environmental standards?

Neutral

Party InferenceJay Feely is a first-time political candidate (former NFL kicker) with limited public policy record on tariffs or trade policy specifically tied to labor and environmental standards, making a clear position assignment impossible without direct evidence. Fact-check this →

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Environment

2 positions

Would you support legislation requiring the US to reduce carbon emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2035?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate with no detailed public record on this specific emissions target; position inferred from general Republican opposition to aggressive climate mandates and his party affiliation, with low confidence due to minimal direct evidence. Fact-check this →

Would you support ending new federal permits for oil and gas drilling on public lands and offshore waters?

Strongly Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate for AZ-01 whose campaign emphasizes energy independence and economic growth, strongly suggesting opposition to restricting oil and gas drilling permits, though no direct statement on this specific policy was found. Fact-check this →

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Foreign Policy

2 positions

Would you support increasing the federal defense budget by more than 5% per year above the rate of inflation?

Support

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate for AZ-01 with a background as a former NFL kicker and sports commentator; no direct statements on specific defense budget increases were found, so position is inferred from general Republican alignment favoring strong defense spending. Fact-check this →

Would you support maintaining or increasing current levels of US foreign assistance to allied and developing nations?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate with no established legislative record; as a first-time candidate, his position on foreign assistance is inferred from typical Republican skepticism toward foreign aid spending, with very limited direct evidence available. Fact-check this →

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Gun Policy

2 positions

Would you support requiring background checks for all firearm purchases in the US, including private sales and gun show transactions?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely, a Republican candidate for AZ-01, has limited public record on gun policy specifics, but his NRA endorsement and conservative platform suggest opposition to expanded background check requirements; confidence is low due to sparse direct evidence. Fact-check this →

Do you support a federal policy prohibiting the manufacture and sale of semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines to civilians?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely, a Republican candidate and former NFL kicker running in AZ-01, has no detailed legislative record; his position is inferred from his Republican affiliation and general pro-Second Amendment stance typical of Arizona Republican candidates, with limited direct evidence on this specific policy. Fact-check this →

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Healthcare

2 positions

Would you support federal legislation requiring Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with pharmaceutical manufacturers?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate for AZ-01 with no clear public record on Medicare drug price negotiation; position inferred from party alignment and general conservative fiscal stances found in limited campaign materials. Fact-check this →

Would you support expanding Medicare to cover all Americans regardless of age?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely, a Republican candidate for AZ-01, has no clear public record on Medicare for All specifically, but his alignment with Republican Party positions and general conservative platform suggests opposition to single-payer expansion; confidence is low due to limited direct evidence. Fact-check this →

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Immigration

2 positions

Would you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who have lived and worked continuously in the US for more than 5 years?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate with limited public policy record; as a former NFL kicker turned political candidate in a conservative Arizona district, his stated immigration positions align with border security priorities, but no direct statement on a pathway to citizenship has been identified, leading to a party-inference-based estimate. Fact-check this →

Would you support significantly increasing federal funding for border security infrastructure and personnel at the US southern border?

Strongly Support

Campaign PlatformJay Feely, running in Arizona's border-adjacent District 1, has made border security a centerpiece of his campaign, explicitly calling for increased funding for border infrastructure, personnel, and completing the border wall, as reflected in his campaign website and public statements. Fact-check this →

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Taxes

2 positions

Would you support raising the top federal income tax rate to 50% for individual income exceeding $10 million per year?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely, a Republican candidate for AZ-01, has no direct public record on this specific tax proposal, but his general fiscal conservatism and Republican affiliation strongly suggest opposition to raising top marginal income tax rates; confidence is low due to limited direct evidence. Fact-check this →

Would you support raising the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate for AZ-01 and former NFL kicker with no detailed legislative record; his opposition to corporate tax increases is inferred from his Republican affiliation and general pro-business campaign positioning, with limited direct evidence on this specific issue. Fact-check this →

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Voting Rights

1 position

Would you support federal legislation requiring all states to automatically register eligible citizens to vote when they interact with government agencies?

Oppose

Party InferenceJay Feely is a Republican candidate with no identified direct statements on automatic voter registration; position inferred from party alignment and general conservative skepticism toward federal mandates on state election administration. Fact-check this →