The following testimonials are not indicative of who has signed our letter (those signatories can be seen here), are copied from public statements, and some may be edited for brevity and form.

  • "If Governor Hochul finally replaces Jay Jacobs as head of the New York State Democratic Party, it would not be a profile in courage. It would be the bare minimum a leader should do."

    Congressman Mondaire Jones

  • "Look, I’ll tell you, if Jay Jacobs was to walk by me right now I wouldn’t know who he is. That speaks loudly. We have to take a deep dive and find out what went wrong in that election."

    Congressman Adriano Espaillat

  • "NYS Dem party leadership, which was gutted under Cuomo, stuffed with lobbyists...must be accountable. I called for Jay Jacobs's resignation a year ago and I still hold that position."

    Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

  • "It’s insane to equate India Walton, a Black woman, with David Duke, someone who supports the legacy of lynching black people and the rape of Black women...Jay Jacobs needs to resign or be removed."

    Congressman Jamaal Bowman

  • "The blue beacon, NYS, is the only place where a "Red Wave" occured, possibly costing us the House...We were a national embarrassment & yes Jay Jacobs has to go (way past time)."

    New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

  • "We need leadership of the NYS Democratic Party that acts strategically [and] takes responsibility...Jay Jacobs has utterly failed to provide it. It’s time for change."

    New York City Comptroller Brad Lander