New York Democrats nominate former congressman for special election, Letters to Santa, and a letter criticizing Fischbach's party loyalty

New York Democrats have nominated former Rep. Tom Suozzi for the special election to succeed expelled Republican Rep. George Santos. Suozzi previously represented the district for three terms before launching an unsuccessful primary challenge to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The special election is scheduled for February 13 and is seen as a key bellwether for the 2024 general election. Santos was expelled from Congress after an Ethics Committee report found he had fraudulently exploited his House candidacy for personal financial gain. Suozzi is expected to officially announce his campaign on Saturday.