Overview

• Republican candidate Mazi Pilip, running in the special election for New York’s Congressional District, has stated she will not support Donald Trump if he is convicted of a crime.
• Pilip has praised Trump's presidency but has avoided taking sides in the GOP primary fight between Trump and Nikki Haley.
• Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi has accused Pilip of avoiding public events and debates.
• Pilip has also stated she is pro-life but would not support a national ban on abortion.
• The special election to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos is set for Feb. 13, with early voting beginning on Feb. 3.