What to watch for in New York’s high-stakes House special election
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Republicans in the House of Representatives will try again on Tuesday to impeach Joe Biden’s top border official, homeland security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, after the motion slipped to an embarrassing defeat last week.
New Yorkers are casting ballots Tuesday to pick their successor to Republican ex-Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress last year under a cloud of scandals and criminal charges. Democrat Tom Suozzi, who previously represented New York's 3rd Congressional District, is facing off against Republican Mazi Pilip, in a special election to fill the seat left vacant by Santos' ouster. Polls show a tight race between Suozzi and Pilip in the district, which covers parts of Long Island and Queens. The race could have a major impact on the balance of power in Congress, but turnout expectations appear to be dampened by heavy snowfall that has blanketed roads and the parking lots of polling sites. At the national level
WASHINGTON — Republicans hope the second time will be a charm.
The Republican in Tuesday’s special election in New York isn’t just running against a Democrat — she’s running against the stench of scandal from ousted Rep. George Santos.
The special election to fill the remainder of the term of expelled New York Republican Congressman George Santoshas become the first test of the campaign strategy for Democrats in critical swing districts that could determine control of the House in November.