"Long Island's Special Election: Insights into Suburban Political Battles"

The Nassau County Republican Party, under the leadership of Joseph Cairo, has experienced a resurgence in the New York suburbs, employing old-school machine politics to regain influence. This revival will be put to the test in a special House election to replace former Representative George Santos. The party's influence has extended to candidate selection and campaign management, with Cairo playing a central role in supporting Mazi Pilip's candidacy.