WORCESTER, Mass. -  Jeffrey Sossa-Paquette (R), who is running against Rep. Jim McGovern (D) for the 2nd Massachusetts Congressional District, said he's frustrated with the Republican Party.

Sossa-Paquette, a gay man, believes his sexuality may be partially to blame for the lack of support from both state and national Republicans. The Shrewsbury-based Republican believes the party's lack of support has had a significant impact on his campaign.

"I really have to question, where are the Republicans,” Sossa-Paquette said. “And the RNC themselves launched a new LGBT wing down in D.C. I can't even get that division on the phone to pay attention. But at this point, two weeks out, and we are doing exactly what everyone would expect us to do, we are getting zero help."

Sossa-Paquette said if elected, a top his list of priorities would be to address the issue. He said in 2022, nobody should be questioning someone's sexuality and a candidate should be judged on qualifications.