Overview

• 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.