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American politician (born 1966)
Chris Jacobs
In office Preceded by Chris Collins Succeeded by Constituency abolished In office Preceded by Marc Panepinto Succeeded by Sean Ryan In office Preceded by Kathy Hochul Succeeded by Mickey Kearns In office Governor George Pataki Preceded by Randy Daniels Succeeded by Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez
Born
Christopher Louis Jacobs
(1966-11-28 ) November 28, 1966 (age 57 ) Buffalo, New York , U.S.Political party Republican Spouse Martina Jacobs Relatives Jeremy Jacobs (uncle)Jerry Jacobs Jr. (cousin)Charlie Jacobs (cousin)Education Boston College (BA American University (MA University at Buffalo (JD
Christopher Louis Jacobs (born November 28, 1966) is an American politician who represented New York's 27th congressional district United States House of Representatives from 2020 to 2023. Jacobs served as the 62nd secretary of state of New York from April 2006 to January 2007. Beginning in 2012, he held the post of Erie County clerk, and he was a Republican member of the New York State Senate for the 60th district from 2017 to 2020.[1] a special election to fill a congressional vacancy in the 27th district. He was reelected to a full term in November 2020.
Jacobs did not seek reelection in 2022, after receiving what Politico 2022 Buffalo shooting and the Robb Elementary School shooting .[2]
Early life and education [ edit ]
Jacobs was born in Buffalo, New York , as one of 5 siblings.[3] Delaware North Companies and the Boston Bruins hockey team.[4] Boston College , a master's degree from American University and a Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo Law School .[5] [6]
Early career [ edit ]
Before holding elected office, Jacobs served as deputy commissioner of environment and planning in the administration of Erie County Executive Joel Giambra .[4] United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under then-HUD Secretary Jack Kemp .[7]
Jacobs served on the Buffalo Public Schools board.[8] [9] [10]
Jacobs serves on the Boards of Buffalo Place and the Freedom Station Coalition and was previously a board member at the Catholic Academy of West Buffalo and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.[9]
On April 19, 2006, Governor George Pataki appointed Jacobs New York secretary of state .[11]
Erie County Clerk [ edit ]
In 2011, Jacobs was elected Erie County clerk. He was reelected to the post in 2014.[9]
New York State Senate [ edit ]
Jacobs speaking at a Senate session at the New York State Capitol
In February 2006, Jacobs was the Republican nominee in a special election for a State Senate seat representing Buffalo and Niagara Falls . He lost to Democratic nominee Marc Coppola .[12]
On November 8, 2016, Jacobs defeated Democratic nominee Amber Small for the 60th district seat. The district was formerly represented by Democrat Marc Panepinto .[13] [14]
Jacobs was reelected in 2018.[15] [16] Sean Ryan was later elected to succeed him.
U.S. House of Representatives [ edit ]
Elections [ edit ]
2020 special [ edit ]
In May 2019, Jacobs announced that he would run for New York's 27th congressional district in the 2020 elections . He initially planned to challenge incumbent Chris Collins in the Republican primary,[17] [18] [19]
Jacobs defeated Nate McMurray, 50.7%-45.6%,[20] special election on June 23, 2020, for the balance of Collins's term[21] [22]
2020 general [ edit ]
On the day of the special election, he also won a three-way Republican primary[23] [24] [25]
In January 2021, Jacobs objected to the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results in Congress, basing his decision on what The New York Times [26] 2021 storming of the United States Capitol .[27] [28]
On January 13, Jacobs voted against both articles of impeachment in the second impeachment of President Donald Trump .[29] Marjorie Taylor Greene of her House Education and Labor Committee , and House Budget Committee assignments in response to controversial political statements she had made.[30]
On May 19, 2021, Jacobs was one of 35 Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission meant to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.[31]
On May 22, 2022, as a result of sanctions imposed by the United States in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine , Jacobs was one of 963 Americans permanently banned from entering Russia.[32]
On May 28, 2022, during a press conference on the Buffalo shooting and the Robb Elementary School shooting , Jacobs said he would vote for bills banning assault weapons and "raising the minimum age for some gun purchases to 21", explaining that the Buffalo shooting had "been a profoundly impactful event for me" and that he had rethought his stance on guns.[33] [34] NRA Political Victory Fund during his 2020 congressional run, at the time saying he was honored to receive the endorsement and vowing to serve as an "ally and fighter" for gun owners in western New York.[35] [36] [37] Carl Paladino , the Republican nominee for governor in 2010 , said he would consider challenging Jacobs for reelection in the Republican primary. On June 3, 2022, Jacobs ended his reelection campaign.[2]
On July 19, 2022, Jacobs and 46 other Republican Representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act , which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.[38]
On July 29, 2022, Jacobs and one other Republican, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, joined the Democrats in voting for a bill banning assault weapons.[39]
In 2022, Jacobs was one of 39 Republicans to vote for the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, an antitrust package that would crack down on corporations for anti-competitive behavior.[40] [41]
Committee assignments [ edit ]
Caucus memberships [ edit ]
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References [ edit ]
^ Rey, Jay (October 31, 2018). "Chris Jacobs has edge in money, incumbency over Carima El-Behairy in State Senate race" . The Buffalo News . Retrieved February 6, 2019 .
^ a b Sondel, Justin (October 12, 2016). "State GOP Hinges on Chris Jacobs" . The Public . Retrieved February 6, 2019 .
^ Hoffman, Connor (June 19, 2020). "Jacobs, McMurray vie for 27th District seat" . Lockport Union-Sun & Journal . Retrieved September 10, 2020 .
^ "NY Republican Chris Jacobs sworn in as newest House member" . Star Tribune Associated Press . July 21, 2020. Archived from the original on July 22, 2020.
^ Heaney, Jim (September 22, 2012). "Interview: Chris Jacobs" . Investigative Post . Retrieved February 6, 2019 .
^ Rivers, Tom (July 21, 2020). "Jacobs will be sworn in as congressman today" . Orleans Hub .
^ a b c "Chris Jacobs" . NYSenate.gov . New York Senate. Retrieved June 5, 2022 .
^ "Christopher L. Jacobs" . nygop.org . New York Republican State Committee. Retrieved September 23, 2022 .
^ Benjamin, Liz (September 16, 2016). "Jacobs Dodges on Trump, Flanagan" . State of Politics . Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2019 .
^ "2006 Election Results" . New York State Board of Elections .
^ "Chris Jacobs Defeats Amber Small in 60th Senate District Race" . TWC News . Retrieved November 26, 2016 .
^ Chris Jacobs Defeats Amber Small in 60th Senate District Race , Spectrum News
^ "Our Campaigns - NY State Senate 60 Race - Nov 06, 2018" . Our Campaigns . Retrieved February 6, 2019 .
^ "Chris Jacobs to be sworn in Tuesday" . Lockport Union-Sun & Journal
^ McCarthy, Robert J. (May 17, 2019). "Chris Jacobs calls Collins ineffective; will run against him in 2020" . The Buffalo News
^ Whalen, Ryan (May 17, 2019). "State Senator Chris Jacobs Is Running For New York's 27th Congressional Seat" . State of Politics . Archived from the original on July 2, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2019 .
^ "Ex-Rep. Chris Collins Pleads Guilty in Insider Trading Case" . U.S. News & World Report Associated Press . October 1, 2019.
^ "June 2020 Special Election Results" (PDF) . New York State Board of Elections .
^ McKinley, Jesse (June 24, 2020). "Republicans Retain House Seat in Special Election in Western N.Y." The New York Times ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved June 24, 2020 .
^ "NY Republican Chris Jacobs sworn in as newest House member" . AP NEWS . Associated Press . July 21, 2020.
^ Horvatits, Chris (June 24, 2020). "Parlato concedes in primary, but McMurray calls for every vote to be counted in NY-27 special election after Jacobs declares victory" . WIVB-TV
^ Sherwood, Julie (July 21, 2020). "McMurray supporters rally to win in November" . Daily Messenger
^ "New York Election Results: 27th Congressional District" The New York Times Archived from the original on November 3, 2020.
^ Yourish, Karen; Buchanan, Larry; Lu, Denise (January 7, 2021). "The 147 Republicans Who Voted to Overturn Election Results" The New York Times . ISSN 0362-4331 . Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2021 .
^ Barry, Dan; McIntire, Mike; Rosenberg, Matthew (January 9, 2021). " New York Times . New York. Archived from the original on January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021 .
^ Ryan, Patrick (January 11, 2021). "Seven WNY lawmakers sign letter calling on Rep. Chris Jacobs to resign from Congress" . WIVB-TV . Retrieved January 20, 2021 .
^ "JACOBS STATEMENT ON IMPEACHMENT VOTE" . U.S. Congressman Chris Jacobs . January 13, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021 .
^ Foran, Clare; Diaz, Daniella; Grayer, Annie (February 4, 2021). "House votes to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from committee assignments" . CNN . Retrieved February 5, 2021 .
^ LeBlanc, Paul (May 19, 2021). "Here are the 35 House Republicans who voted for the January 6 commission" . CNN . Retrieved May 19, 2021 .
^ Mendoza, Jordan (May 22, 2022). "Russia bans 963 Americans from the country including Biden, Harris, Zuckerberg. But not Trump" . USA Today . Retrieved May 22, 2022 .
^ Burke, Minyvonne (May 28, 2022). "GOP Congressman, former NRA endorsee says he would support ban on assault weapons in aftermath of Buffalo, Uvalde" . NBC News . Retrieved May 28, 2022 – via MSN .
^ Zremski, Jerry (May 27, 2022). "Jacobs proposes gun safety measures after Buffalo massacre: 'This has been a profoundly impactful event' The Buffalo News Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022 .
^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | New York" . nrapvf.org . NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020.{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link )
^ "YOUR VOTE DEFENDS FREEDOM! – PLEASE VOTE CHRIS JACOBS FOR U.S. HOUSE!" . nrapvf.org . NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023.
^ Gans, Jared (May 28, 2022). "GOP congressman says he would support assault weapons ban" . The Hill
^ Schnell, Mychael (July 19, 2022). "These are the 47 House Republicans who voted for a bill protecting marriage equality" . The Hill . Retrieved July 25, 2022 .
^ Lee, Ella (July 30, 2022). "Who are the 7 House members who broke with their party in voting on assault weapons ban?" . USA Today. Retrieved July 30, 2022 .
^ "House passes antitrust bill that hikes M&A fees as larger efforts targeting tech have stalled" . CNBC
^ "H.R. 3843: Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 -- House Vote #460 -- Sep 29, 2022" .
^ "Committees and Caucuses" . Representative Chris Jacobs . December 13, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021 .
^ "Jacobs appointed to House education and labor committee | The Batavian" . www.thebatavian.com . March 2, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2024 .
^ "Committees and Caucuses" . Representative Chris Jacobs . December 13, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2022 .
^ "Homepage of Republican Governance Group" . Republican Governance Group . December 14, 2019.
^ "MEMBERS" . RMSP . Retrieved March 1, 2021 .
^ "Membership" . Republican Study Committee . December 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2021 .
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