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It sounded good and looked good on paper, but it resulted in disappointment and defeat. That was the Long Island special election to replace ousted Rep. George Santos’s vacant seat in Congress, which turned into a competition between a veteran politician, former Congressman Tom Suozzi, and virtual newcomer to the process, Nassau County Legislator, Mazi […]
New York Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election for the House seat formerly held by George Santos. Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip in a contest to represent a district that includes parts of Long Island and the New York City borough of Queens. Pilip is a Nassau County legislator. The win narrows an already-thin margin held by Republicans in the House. The race has been closely monitored for clues about suburban voter sentiment heading into the 2024 election campaign nationwide. Suozzi previously represented the district for three terms but gave up the seat during an unsuccessful run for governor in 2022. Santos was expelled from Congress after he was indicted. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and stealing from donors, among other crimes.