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Jake Lang

Jake Lang is an American far-right activist and political candidate known for his role in the 2021 United States Capitol attack and his later 2026 U.S.

Updated July 28, 20261 min readCited sources

Jake Lang is an American far-right activist and Republican political candidate known for his role in the 2021 United States Capitol attack and a subsequent 2026 U.S. Senate campaign in Florida.

What it is

Jake Lang, born Edward Jacob Lang in 1995 or 1996 in Narrowsburg, New York, is a far-right activist and social media influencer. He gained prominence for his participation in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, where he faced charges related to violence against police officers. After serving about four years in prison, his charges were dismissed following a presidential pardon from Donald Trump in 2025.

Key details

Lang announced a campaign for the 2026 U.S. Senate special election in Florida as a Republican. Sources describe him as a right-wing influencer and provocateur, emphasizing his use of social media and public demonstrations. No reliable sources link him to sports like hockey or mixed martial arts.

Why it matters

Lang's case highlights the ongoing political and legal fallout from the January 6 attack, including the use of presidential pardons. His Senate campaign reflects the continued influence of far-right figures in U.S. politics, which Canadian readers may encounter in international coverage of extremism and electoral trends.

In short

  • Jake Lang is a far-right activist and Republican candidate for the 2026 U.S. Senate in Florida.
  • He participated in the January 6 Capitol attack and received a presidential pardon in 2025.
  • No reliable sources connect him to hockey, MMA, or any sports draft.
Canadian angle

Canadian readers may encounter Jake Lang in coverage of far-right activism, U.S. politics, and the January 6 Capitol attack, which have received international media attention.[7][11]

Quick questions

Who is Jake Lang?
Jake Lang is the public name of Edward Jacob Lang, an American far-right activist, influencer, and Republican political candidate.
What team does Jake Lang play for?
Jake Lang is not identified in the provided sources as a team sport athlete, and no team affiliation is given.
How old is Jake Lang?
Sources give his birth year as 1995 or 1996, which makes him about 30–31 years old in 2026.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Lang
    Supports: Birth year, name, age range, nationality, occupation, and Senate candidacy.
  2. Anti-Defamation League — https://www.ajc.org/news/jake-lang-january-6-rioter-who-fuels-antisemitism-islamophobia
    Supports: Description as a right-wing influencer/provocateur and Senate candidate.
  3. Michigan Advance — https://www.michiganadvance.com/2025/03/17/he-fought-officers-in-front-of-the-capitol-now-he-wants-to-work-there-as-u-s-senator/
    Supports: January 6 history, pardon, and Senate campaign details.
  4. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/18/senate-florida-january-6-rioter-jake-lang
    Supports: Senate candidacy and January 6 background.
  5. CombatReg — https://combatreg.com/fighters/Jake-Long:288B2B1B0A081B25
    Supports: A different person named Jake Long with amateur MMA record; does not support Jake Lang as an MMA fighter.
  6. ProFightDB — http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/jake-lang-22714.html
    Supports: A wrestling profile with limited data; does not establish hockey or MMA career.