Tom Suozzi Wins US House Seat in New York Special Election
Democratic former U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi emerged victorious in a congressional special election in New York on Tuesday, according to projections from Edison Research. The win has narrowed the already razor-thin Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, which has faced challenges in passing legislation.
The special election was prompted by the House’s decision to expel Republican George Santos, whose false claims about his background led to his indictment on fraud charges. This turn of events set the stage for a closely watched contest to fill the vacant seat.