Jacob Chansley, Face of Jan. 6 Attack Known as 'QAnon Shaman,' Wants To Run for Congress

Jacob Chansley, widely known as the "QAnon shaman" and a central figure in the Jan. 6 attack, is contemplating a return to the scene of his actions, according to Business Insider.

Despite gaining notoriety for his role in the tumultuous events that unfolded at the US Capitol, Chansley is now exploring the possibility of working within the same building.

Expressing a potential shift in his focus, Jacob Chansley is considering a bid for a US Congress seat in the upcoming 2024 election, intending to represent his home state of Arizona.

Recent reports from The Arizona Republic indicate that he has taken the initial step in this direction by submitting paperwork to Arizona's Secretary of State's Office.

According to these reports, Chansley is positioning himself as a Libertarian candidate for Arizona's 8th congressional District.

Jacob Chansley and Jan 6. Attack

Chansley's journey took a legal turn when he pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to obstructing an official proceeding in connection with the Capitol riot, AP reports.

He was subsequently handed a 41-month prison sentence in November 2021. After serving approximately 27 months, he was transferred to a Phoenix halfway house in March 2023.

Growing up in the greater Phoenix area, Chansley was identified as one of the first rioters to breach the Capitol building, using a bullhorn to rally the mob.

Despite initially associating himself with the "QAnon" movement, he has distanced himself from it in more recent times.

In the candidate statement of interest paperwork filed with the Arizona Secretary of State's office, Chansley presented himself as Jacob Angeli-Chansley.

It is worth noting that while the US Constitution does not expressly prohibit felons from holding federal office, Arizona law mandates that felons cannot vote until they complete their sentence and have their civil rights restored.

Jacob Chansley Might Face Kari Lake Ally, Abraham Hamadeh

The race for Arizona's 8th Congressional District became an open seat after Republican incumbent Debbie Lesko decided not to seek reelection, News Week noted.

Jacob Chansley faces competition from several Republican candidates, among them Abraham Hamadeh.

Hamadeh, a former US Army Reserve captain and intelligence officer who previously served as a prosecutor in the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, declared his candidacy in mid-October.

In a post on social media platform X, he asserted his commitment to supporting President Trump, stating, "President Trump is under attack. He needs back up - and I'm ready to help him Make America Great Again."

Notably, Hamadeh enjoys the endorsement of Kari Lake, a prominent Republican figure currently running for a Senate seat in Arizona.

Lake, who secured the Republican nomination for Arizona's governor race in 2022 with an endorsement from Trump, ultimately lost to her Democratic opponent, Katie Hobbs.

Following her electoral defeat, Lake refused to concede and initiated multiple lawsuits to overturn the results.

Hamadeh, too, faced a defeat in 2022 when he ran for Arizona's attorney general; his Democratic opponent Kris Mayes narrowly beat him by under 300 votes. Like Lake, Hamadeh contested his election loss in court.

In a social media post in late October, Hamadeh expressed his appreciation for Lake's endorsement, stating, "I'm HONORED to have Kari Lake's endorsement in this race. We've never seen a fighter like Kari, and I look forward to working with her to Make America Great Again."

Despite the challenges faced by both Lake and Hamadeh in their respective 2022 elections, they remain steadfast in their commitment to their political objectives.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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