"Special Election Showdown: National Issues, Endorsements, and Rallies in Race to Replace George Santos"
The special House election in New York to replace George Santos has become a battleground for national issues such as the war in Israel, abortion rights, and immigration policy. Former Democratic congressman Tom Suozzi is facing off against local Republican legislator Mazi Pilip, with the race carrying significant weight as a Democratic victory could narrow the Republicans' House majority to just two votes. Suozzi, a well-known figure, is trying to distance himself from the unpopular Democratic brand, while Pilip is backed by a powerful local Republican machine but lacks widespread recognition.