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Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs has announced his withdrawal amid reactions he received in support of a Democratic-led effort in Congress to pass controversial gun control measures.
Jacobs, who represents the 27th district of the New York Congress, announced that he would no longer seek re-election after supporting Congress’ efforts to ban assault weapons at the federal level.
“The last thing we need is an incredibly negative, full-blown media attack, funded by millions of dollars of special interest money coming to our community around this issue of guns and gun violence and the arms control, “he said in a statement. conference.
Congressman Chris Jacobs @RepJacobs has just announced that he will not run in the NY-23 election after losing the support of Republicans and Conservatives to comment a week ago in support of the federal assault weapons ban. pic.twitter.com/R0PbCT2jfL
– Ryan Whalen (@RyanWhalenCT) June 3, 2022
Democratic lawmakers want to pass stricter restrictions on gun purchases following recent weeks of shooting incidents, including a deadly shooting at a Texas elementary school and a New York supermarket.
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Congressman Chris Jacobs, RNY, in the center, poses for a photo with his daughter Anna, 1, during a ceremonial oath on Capitol Hill, July 21, 2020, in Washington. Jacobs says he will not run for another term in Congress amid backlash over his support for new arms control measures. (Photo AP / Jacquelyn Martin, file) (Photo AP / Jacquelyn Martin, file)
President Joe Biden has also urged Congress to take action.
“I want to be completely transparent about where I am in Congress. If an assault ban bill came to the plenary that would ban something like an AR-15, I would vote for it,” Jacobs said Friday. inform Spectrum News 1.
A police officer comforts family members at a memorial in front of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Thursday, May 26th. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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His stance on gunfire led to an almost immediate reaction from his supporters, which led him to announce that he would step down.
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New York State Conservative Party President Gerard Kassar has welcomed his retirement.
President Joe Biden speaks at Business Roundtable CEO’s quarterly meeting (AP Photo / Patrick Semansky)
“We agree that it is in the best interest of all three, and of Deputy Jacobs himself, to give up a re-election candidacy and return to civilian life. We only wish him the best in his future endeavors,” he said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.