'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley Files to Run for Congress in Arizona

Convicted Capitol Rioter to Run as Libertarian in 2024 for Seat Currently Held by Rep. Debbie Lesko

Jacob Chansley, known as the 'QAnon Shaman' from the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, has filed paperwork to run for Congress in Arizona's 8th District in 2024.
Chansley, who served 27 months of a 41-month sentence for his role in the riot, is running as a Libertarian candidate.
The seat Chansley is running for is currently held by Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., who will not be seeking re-election in 2024.
Chansley was one of the most visible participants in the Capitol riot, known for his face paint, fur, and horned headgear.
According to Arizona law, a person with a single felony conviction has their right to vote and hold office suspended until they have completed their court-imposed sentence, after which it is automatically restored.