Republican Party leaders from around New York’s 27th Congressional District met outside of Buffalo over the weekend and endorsed State Senator Chris Jacobs to replace Chris Collins, who resigned after pleading guilty to insider trading charges.
The party chairs said in a statement that they interviewed several candidates, including State Senator Robert Ortt, before settling on Jacobs.
Democrats haven’t named a candidate yet, but it’s likely to be Grand Island Town Supervisor Nate McMurray making a second attempt at the office.
