"NY-3 Special Election: Democrats Lead in Cash and Advertising Battle to Replace George Santos"

Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress and faces fraud charges, has left a vacant seat in New York's third congressional district. The special election to fill the seat features Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi distancing himself from the left of his party and Republican candidate Mazi Pilip, who has run a relatively quiet campaign. The race is closely watched as a potential preview for the November elections, with immigration and US funding to Israel emerging as key issues. The election has attracted significant funding and attention, with both candidates employing attack ads and strategies to sway voters in the suburban, purple district.