ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — On Friday, September 13, five members of New York’s congressional delegation explicitly committed to respecting election results, regardless of the winner. Alongside 27 other Congressmembers, they signed on to a “Unity Commitment” put together by Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Don Bacon, who represent New Jersey and Nebraska, respectively.
“In our country, we hash out our ideas at the ballot box and then come together to govern once all votes are counted,” said Congressman Mike Lawler, a Republican representing New York’s 17th Congressional District. “As the leader of the free world, we must continue to lead by example at home by respecting the will of the people. I’m proud to join alongside colleagues in both parties to reiterate this fundamental commitment that lies at the heart of our democracy.”
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New Jersey’s Gottheimer is a Democrat, while Bacon, from Nebraska, is a Republican. In addition to Lawler, the other New York representatives are from downstate: