Senator Jacobs Announces Run for Congress
May 21st, 2019
State Senator Chris Jacobs of Buffalo announced this week that he would challenge Representative Chris Collins in a primary, if necessary, for the 27th Congressional district. Rep. Collins is currently under indictment on insider trading charges. It is possible that others may yet join the race, potential candidates include Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw Jr., fellow State Sen. Robert Ortt of North Tonawanda, Assemblyman Steve Hawley of Batavia, and radio talk show host David Bellavia.
Senator Jacobs said:
“My nearly 30 years of the various things I’ve done in the private and nonprofit sectors have provided me with the skill sets to be an effective congressman. I think this is the right time.”