Chris Jacobs — Former U.S. Representative (NY-27)
Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2020–2023; Retired from Congress in January 2023; announced retirement after facing backlash for supporting an assault weapons ban Priority: P3
Basis for Inclusion
Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Retired from Congress in January 2023; announced retirement after facing backlash for supporting an assault weapons ban Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona on January 6, 2021. What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.
Who Is Chris Jacobs?
Christopher Lee Jacobs (born November 28, 1966, Buffalo, New York) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served New York’s 27th Congressional District from 2020 to 2023. He announced his retirement from Congress in June 2022 after facing intraparty backlash for expressing support for an assault weapons ban following the Uvalde school shooting. Jacobs voted only on the Arizona objection.
Documented Actions: 2020 Election
December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief
SourceTexas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.Chris Jacobs signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.
January 6, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results
SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Chris Jacobs voted YEA on the House objection to Arizona’s certified electoral results.
Accountability Status
Current status: Retired from Congress in January 2023; announced retirement after facing backlash for supporting an assault weapons ban Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations
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Sources
- Wikipedia, “Chris Jacobs”
- GovTrack.us
- Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief
Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Retired from Congress in January 2023; announced retirement after facing backlash for supporting an assault weapons ban