Former Rep. Suozzi launches 2024 bid to reclaim House seat from embattled Rep. Santos
- Former Rep. Tom Suozzi is running to retake his old congressional seat from Rep. George Santos, who faces scandals and possible removal.
- Suozzi previously held the seat for three terms before an unsuccessful 2022 run for New York governor.
- Santos flipped the district Republican in 2022 but now faces federal charges including wire fraud and theft.
- Multiple Democratic and Republican candidates have already entered the race for the competitive district.
- Suozzi plans to formally launch his campaign after November's local elections.