Former President Trump criticized Republican congressional candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip for her loss in a Long Island special election, attributing it to her failure to strongly endorse him. He urged Republicans to choose a "real candidate" to challenge Democrat Tom Suozzi in the November general election. Suozzi won the seat by an 8% margin, reversing the 2022 upset by the Republican candidate in the suburban swing district. Both candidates sought to distance themselves from their party's leaders, with Pilip avoiding discussing Trump, and Suozzi distancing himself from President Biden.
Polls have opened in the special election for the 3rd Congressional District, with Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican-backed Mazi Melesa Pilip vying for the seat. The election is taking place amidst a winter storm, potentially impacting voter turnout. The stakes are high as Republicans control the House by a slim margin, and both candidates have raised significant funds for their campaigns. The race has garnered national attention, with public opinion polls predicting a close contest. The candidates have focused on national issues, particularly the influx of migrants at the U.S. southern border, and voter turnout during the early voting period has been substantial.
A Newsday/Siena College poll shows a tight race in the special election to fill the New York House seat left vacant by expelled former Rep. George Santos, with Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi holding a slight edge over Republican Mazi Melesa Pilip. The poll indicates 48 percent support for Suozzi compared to 44 percent for Pilip, with about 7 percent of voters undecided. The winner of the election will complete Santos' unexpired term, and the race is set for Tuesday.
Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican candidate Mazi Melesa Pilip, who are competing in a special election for New York's 3rd Congressional District, set aside their campaign rivalry to stand together at a rally calling for the release of Israeli hostages, including Omer Neutra, a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces who was taken hostage by Hamas. Both candidates expressed their shared concern for the Neutra family and emphasized the bipartisan nature of their mission. The rally aimed to raise awareness and support for the return of the hostages, drawing attention from the heavily concentrated Jewish population in the district.
New York Republicans have nominated Mazi Melesa Pilip, an ex-Israeli soldier and Nassau County legislator, in the special election for the 3rd Congressional District seat previously held by expelled GOP Rep. George Santos. Pilip, an Israeli immigrant born in Ethiopia, will face former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi. The race is seen as significant for Republicans, who have a slim majority in the House, and Democrats hope to capitalize on Santos' scandals. The election will be held on February 13, and the fate of the district's boundaries is currently uncertain due to a court order to redraw them.
Republicans are expected to nominate Mazi Melesa Pilip, a former IDF soldier and registered Democrat, to run in the NY-3 special election to fill the seat left vacant by George Santos. Pilip, a largely unknown Nassau County legislator, will run on both the Republican and Conservative lines. The Nassau County Republican Party has endorsed Pilip twice before, despite her Democratic registration, stating that they endorse the best candidate regardless of party affiliation. Pilip will challenge Tom Suozzi, a well-known figure in the district who previously held the Congressional seat for six years.
Republicans have chosen Mazi Melesa Pilip, a local legislator with limited political experience, as their candidate to replace recently expelled Representative George Santos in New York's 3rd congressional district. Despite her lack of fundraising experience and national party connections, Pilip has gained support from the Long Island Republican caucus and the endorsement of former representative Peter King. However, Democrats already have a strong chance of retaking the seat, and Pilip's selection is seen as a bold move. She will face off against former Representative Tom Suozzi in a special election on February 13.
Nassau Republicans have chosen Mazi Melesa Pilip, a freshman Nassau County Legislator, as their candidate for the special election to replace ousted GOP Rep. George Santos. Pilip, a registered Democrat, will face former Rep. Tom Suozzi in the race to represent the 3rd Congressional District in Nassau and Queens. Pilip, who was born in Ethiopia and resettled in Israel before coming to the United States, has gained attention for her involvement in local redevelopment efforts and her work at a nonprofit organization advocating for Ethiopian Jews.
Republicans have chosen Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Israeli military veteran and local legislator with little political experience, as their candidate for the New York House seat vacated by George Santos. Party leaders believe Pilip has the potential to be a breakout star, but her policy views are largely unknown. The decision is seen as a bold gamble by Long Island Republicans, who typically nominate older, white establishment figures. The special election is scheduled for February 13, 2024.
