Jacobs, who represents suburban Buffalo, told reporters he has decided to retire instead of facing what he said would be "an incredibly divisive election," just days after voicing support for a federal assault weapons ban.
Republican Rep. Chris Jacobs of New York says he will not run for another term in Congress amid backlash over his support for new gun control measures.
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