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New York Republicans are optimistic about their chances in the 2026 elections, focusing on a suburban strategy that leverages the popularity of their top ticket and aims to target moderate Democratic districts, despite the likelihood of losing the overall race.
Former Rep. George Santos criticized New York Republicans after Mazi Pilip, a Republican, lost a special election for his vacant Long Island congressional seat, calling them "f—ing idiots" and blaming them for their "hate-filled" campaign against him. Santos, who was expelled from Congress due to ethical violations, declined to support Pilip's bid and taunted his former colleagues for their role in his ouster. Pilip ultimately lost to former Rep. Tom Suozzi, and Democrats celebrated the victory as a potential sign for the upcoming November elections.
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.
Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican who admitted to lying about his background and is facing federal fraud charges, survived a bipartisan effort to expel him from the House of Representatives. The expulsion resolution, led by his fellow New York Republicans, failed to reach the necessary two-thirds majority. Santos pleaded not guilty to the charges and argued for due process, while some Republicans expressed concerns about setting a dangerous precedent and wanted to wait for the House Ethics Committee's findings. The committee is expected to release its report by November 17.
Five vulnerable Republican congressmen from New York have sent a letter to their House colleagues urging them to support the resolution to expel George Santos from office. They argue that the issue is not political but moral, stating that the United States Congress must uphold the highest standards and ensure accountability for those who have taken advantage of the American people. The congressmen reject arguments that expelling Santos would set a dangerous precedent, instead asserting that it would set a positive one. Santos is facing federal charges and is also under investigation by the House ethics committee.
New York Republicans plan to proceed with a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from the House following the addition of new charges and allegations to a federal indictment accusing him of fraud and conspiracy. Santos is set to face an arraignment court proceeding on the new charges, and his colleagues expect the expulsion measure to gain momentum among House members. The resolution does not require a committee process and would need a two-thirds vote for approval. Santos has maintained his innocence and has no plans to resign. The House Ethics Committee is also investigating Santos, and a report is expected soon.
The debate over the state and local tax (SALT) deduction has become a significant factor in the GOP opposition to Rep. Jim Jordan's candidacy for Speaker of the House. Several New York Republicans have cited SALT as a key reason for their hesitancy to support Jordan. With a slim GOP majority, Jordan can only afford to lose four votes, and he has seen 22 Republicans oppose him in the latest round of voting. Efforts to negotiate on SALT, including doubling the cap to $20,000, have so far fallen short. The SALT deduction cap of $10,000 per household is set to expire in 2025, but these congressmen are pushing for action sooner.
Six Republican House members from New York are seeking to expel Representative George Santos, who is facing federal charges of defrauding donors and lying about campaign finances. The group of freshmen lawmakers aims to introduce an expulsion resolution to remove Santos, hoping to rid themselves and their party of a political liability ahead of next year's elections. Expulsion requires a two-thirds supermajority, making it uncertain if the move is merely a messaging exercise or a serious attempt to remove Santos.
All six of George Santos' fellow freshman Republican colleagues from New York have announced their support for expelling him from Congress following a new indictment that accuses Santos of stealing the identities of campaign donors. Santos, who maintains his innocence, criticized the resolution, stating that it would set a dangerous precedent. The move by the New York Republicans is significant as they previously opposed efforts to expel Santos. Expelling Santos would further reduce the slim majority of House Republicans, and the last time the House voted to expel a lawmaker was in 2002.
Six New York Republican lawmakers are seeking to expel Rep. George Santos after he was indicted on federal charges for allegedly stealing identities and misusing donors' credit cards. Santos, who admitted to fabricating parts of his biography, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. While New York Republicans have distanced themselves from Santos, House Republicans have been less willing to penalize him. Santos argues that expulsion before being found guilty would set a dangerous precedent. He is expected to face a challenging reelection campaign, with several Republicans and Democrats announcing plans to challenge him.
A group of New York state Republicans in the US House of Representatives plan to introduce a motion to expel indicted Republican Representative George Santos, who is facing 23 fresh criminal counts including false statements, aggravated identity theft, and credit card fraud. Santos has been accused of inflating his campaign's fundraising numbers and charging campaign contributors' credit cards without their consent. The motion would require support from two-thirds of the House, but it is unclear when it will be voted on as Republicans are currently focused on electing a new nominee for speaker.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis upset New York Republicans after his presidential campaign failed to coordinate a fundraiser in Rockland County with the local party leader. The county's GOP Chair, Lawrence Garvey, expressed disappointment at not being informed about the event and received no apology for the oversight. The campaign later moved the fundraiser to a more private venue due to planned protests by Democratic groups. DeSantis remains a popular choice among New York Republicans, with many seeing him as a Trump-like figure without the same baggage.