Senator Nancy Jacobs (R-34) Senate Judiciary will not seek re-election

[AGCLVP]

Quoting from Nancy's email:

I wanted you to hear this from me first. Later today I will be announcing that I have decided not to seek re-election to my Senate seat in 2014.

This has been one of the most difficult decisions I've ever had to make. I've met so many wonderful people over the years who have not only supported my political career, but who have become my friends as well.

The time has come for Bruce and me to begin a new chapter in our lives. I will return to private life on January 1, 2015. Bruce has always been my biggest supporter and ally during my entire political career. It is time for us to be able to spend more time together.

I've so appreciated your support and friendship and confidence in me during my career.

Press Release

 

[DC-W]

Here's to hoping for the best for someone who worked hard for us!

 

[hvymax]

I only hope we can find someone half as effective at representing what we believe.

 

[joppaj]

A true loss and frankly it may be a hard seat to hold.

 

[Bikebreath]

What dirt have they found on her? Kidding, but that tired old, "leaving to spend more time with my family" is often code for something else. Hope she does well and a decent replacement can be found. She was a great 2A supporter!

 

[Mr H]

Wasn't she considering running for Congress in 2014? Wonder what happened to that.

 

[RavensFan11]

Bummer....another R that could become a D(umb)....

 

[jrumann59]

Wasn't she considering running for Congress in 2014? Wonder what happened to that.

She realized that pissing in the wind would be more productive. She is a republican no way she would have won in MD.

 

[rambling_one]

A great champion for the cause. Best wishes, Nancy.

 

[mdbayboater]

What dirt have they found on her? Kidding, but that tired old, "leaving to spend more time with my family" is often code for something else. Hope she does well and a decent replacement can be found. She was a great 2A supporter!

She probably just got tired of fighting the dumb azz democratically controlled morons in Maryland. Just like all the tax paying residents in this state that can afford to dump their houses and move elsewhere have done...she is probably doing the same!

 

[Megiddo]

I've been proud to know Nancy for a long time and I'm actually glad to see that Bruce will get his wife back. Thanks for all your hard work!

 

[HoCoShooter]

One of the few in the GA that could always be counted on. I wish her the best.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Another good "R" bites the dust.

Thank you for your Pro2A work.

 

[dogbone]

I wish all the best to one of the few voices of reason in the General Asylum.

 

[bbgunn177]

Well with Barry Glassman running for Harford Co Exec and Nancy Jacobs not seeking re-election, it will be interesting to see the make up of the Harford Delegation in the future. Hopefully we can send some good conservatives to Annapolis.

 

[fabsroman]

What dirt have they found on her? Kidding, but that tired old, "leaving to spend more time with my family" is often code for something else. Hope she does well and a decent replacement can be found. She was a great 2A supporter!

And sometimes, it is just that. I reduced the size of my practice once our first child was born so I could spend time with the kids.

Sometimes, money or political clout isn't all it is cracked up to be. Rob Garagiola, a democrat from district 16, just decided to give up his Senate seat. He just got divorced and is trying to spend more time with his kids now. Who knows, if he hadn't been a Senator AND a practicing attorney in a high profile firm, he might still be married.

 

[fabsroman]

Sad news indeed, but I hope everything works out well for her. This was a tough session for conservatives.

 

[BondJamesBond]

Wasn't she considering running for Congress in 2014? Wonder what happened to that.

Well, she ran against Dutch for Congress in 2012 and didn't even win in Harford County (that part of HarCo that is 2nd district).

Figure her State Senate seat will finally go to Art Helton, who the Senate majority leader has wanted for a long time.

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Truly a loss for MD gunowners and 2A advocates. Best wishes to Nancy and a special thank you to her for all she has done for us.

 

[Dave]

Sad to see Nancy go, as she was such a staunch supporter and worked tirelessly for our rights. Was she redistricted out of a job so to speak?