Press release:
The verdict of the American people is clear and resounding: Joe Biden will be our President, and Kamala Harris will be our Vice President. Every single state has certified its results, and no court has found any of those certifications invalid. Despite repeated Republican accusations of fraud, Republicans have been unable to produce an iota of evidence to support, much less prove, their accusations. Despite that failure, several Republican members of the House and Senate have tried to interfere today with the counting of electoral votes, a ceremonial ritual, today.
Yesterday Rep. Chris Jacobs (NY 27) dodged repeated questions from press and constituents about what he planned to do in the House today. Since his votes will be publicly recorded within hours, though, Chris Jacobs has finally revealed his intentions. Shamefully, he is standing with those who would overturn the will of the American voters and the voters of New York. Rather than standing for democracy, he has aligned himself with the demagogues who refuse to accept their loss and are inciting violence.
We, the county Democratic Chairpersons of New York's 27th Congressional District, condemn Congressman Jacobs' decision in the strongest possible terms. No one who refuses to accept election results deserves to hold elective office. Once again, the Representative of NY 27 is bringing shame upon the people of this district.
Jeremy Zellner
Chair, Erie County Democratic CommitteeJohn Jacoby
Chair, Niagara County Democratic CommitteeJeff Lewis
Chair, Orleans County Democratic CommitteeMichael Plitt
Chair, Genesee County Democratic CommitteeCynthia Appleton
Chair, Wyoming County Democratic CommitteeJudith Hunter
Chair, Livingston County Democratic CommitteeZach King
Chair, Monroe County Democratic CommitteeJohn Hurley
Chair, Ontario County Democratic Committee
