Tom Suozzi Announces Campaign for Vacant House Seat

The former Democratic representative will focus on key issues including the cost of living and climate change in the special election scheduled for February 13.

• Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi has officially announced his campaign for the House seat left vacant by George Santos' expulsion.
• Suozzi's campaign will focus on 'bread-and-butter issues' such as the rising cost of living, immigration, climate change, and fears driven by global conflicts.
• Suozzi previously represented a previous version of New York’s 3rd Congressional District for three terms before launching an unsuccessful primary challenge against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last year.
• The special election to fill Santos’ former seat is scheduled for February 13.
• Republican leaders in Queens and Nassau counties have yet to announce their nominee.

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