6 Takeaways From Arizona’s Tense, Trump-Dominated Primaries
Trump’s endorsement helped Feely win a crowded GOP race, while Kolodin and Biggs also advanced in contests that could shape Arizona’s future leadership.
- On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Arizona voters selected nominees for House and statewide offices, with Trump-endorsed former NFL kicker Jay Feely securing the Republican nomination in the competitive 1st Congressional District.
- President Donald Trump actively influenced the primary cycle this month, describing Feely as "a friend of mine" while seeking to bridge politics and sports through his endorsement.
- Alexander Kolodin, a Phoenix-area lawyer, won the Republican primary for Arizona secretary of state on Tuesday, defeating Gina Swoboda, a former state party chair, despite prior state bar penalties for 2020 election reversal efforts.
- State Sen. Warren Petersen secured the Republican nomination for Arizona Attorney General on Friday, as The Associated Press called the race after he led by more than 62,000 votes.
- Rep. Greg Stanton, a centrist Democrat, defeated challenger Kai Newkirk on Tuesday, maintaining suburban Phoenix's status quo against Newkirk's argument that Stanton was a "corporate Democrat" resistant to change.
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The Seattle Times6 Takeaways From Arizona’s Tense, Trump-Dominated Primaries
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President Trump’s Primary Winning Streak Extends To Arizona, Socialist Candidate Defeated – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Russell
Tuesday’s primary election in Arizona gave President Donald Trump another chance to flex his endorsement muscles, with his selected candidates cruising to wins in their respective races. Meanwhile, the socialist uprising within the Democrat Party hit a roadblock in the Grand Canyon State. According to the New York Post: A full slate of Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump, including former NFL kicker Jay Feely, emerged victorious T…
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