Former New England Patriots defensive end Jake Bequette announced he is running for a Senate position in Arkansas with a Twitter post on Monday. Bequette, who played for New England from 2012 to 2015, spent time in the military after his football career. It appears he’s in search of funding for the next step of his career as a politician.
“What’s happening in Washington these days is a disgrace. Democrats have been taken over by radical socialists, and too many Republicans just go along to get along,” Bequette said in a video. “I’m a God-fearing Christian conservative who is 100 percent pro-life and pro-police.”
Here’s more from Bequette:
As an Army veteran, former NFL player, and Arkansas Razorback, I have lived my life with service and conservative values at the forefront.
Now, I have a calling to do more. That is why I am running for the United States Senate. Join my team here: https://t.co/Sb5kqWKhWU pic.twitter.com/ecxxwhsOWU
— Jake Bequette (@JakeBequette91) July 12, 2021
The 2022 United States Senate election in Arkansas will be held on November 8, 2022.
