Special election to replace Santos set for February
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George Santos on Dec. 1 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
An election to fill the House seat vacated by Rep. George Santos' (R-N.Y.) expulsion was scheduled Tuesday.
Driving the news: The special election for New York's third Congressional district will take place Feb 13, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced.
Catch up quick: The House on Friday voted to expel Santos over his many fabrications on the 2022 campaign trail and his two federal indictments.
- He became just the sixth lawmaker and first Republican to be expelled from the House in U.S. history.
State of play: Multiple candidates from both parties have announced bids for Santos' seat in 2024, including former Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat who held the seat until 2021.
How it works: Under New York law, a special election must be held to choose Santos' replacement.
- Each nominee will be chosen by their respective local party committees.
- The election is to be held between 70 and 80 days of vacancy.
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