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Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
A Democratic candidate, Gallant, challenges incumbent Republican Nick LaLota in Long Island's 1st Congressional District, aiming to flip the seat in the 2026 House elections amid a competitive political landscape, with Democrats targeting suburban districts for control.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Former aide Naysa Woomer criticizes ex-Rep. George Santos' planned primary challenge against Rep. Nick LaLota as "a joke," citing Santos' ego and media attention. Woomer warns LaLota to take the challenge seriously, referencing potential surprises in the June primary. LaLota, unfazed by the challenge, vows to hold Santos accountable for his past actions. Santos did not respond to a request for comment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Former spokesperson for expelled congressman George Santos, Naysa Woomer, criticizes his surprise challenge to Rep. Nick LaLota as a "joke," attributing it to Santos' inflated ego from media attention during his time in office. Santos, previously expelled for misusing campaign funds, announced his intention to run in New York's First Congressional District during President Biden's State of the Union address. LaLota welcomes the challenge, vowing to hold Santos accountable. Rep. Ritchie Torres plans to introduce legislation to revoke expelled members' floor privileges, a move supported by Woomer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Former New York Republican Rep. George Santos, who was ejected from the House and is facing a fraud trial, announced his bid for office again at President Biden's State of the Union speech. He plans to challenge freshman Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in the GOP primary, sparking a heated exchange between the two. Santos' return to politics poses a challenge for New York Republicans as they defend key House seats, and his presence serves as a reminder of his controversial past, including fabricating his personal and professional history.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Former Rep. George Santos announced his run for New York's 1st Congressional District, challenging Rep. Nick LaLota, who led the charge to expel Santos from Congress. Santos, who was previously elected in 2022 but later expelled for fabricating parts of his résumé and misusing campaign funds, faces 23 federal charges and has pleaded not guilty. The primary will be on June 25.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives in December and faces 23 felony counts, has announced his intent to run for Congress again, this time in a different district held by Representative Nick LaLota, a Republican, on Long Island's eastern end.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Former GOP Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, announced his bid to challenge Republican congressman Nick LaLota in New York's 1st District. Santos, who made the announcement during President Biden's State of the Union address, faces steep odds in the June primary. LaLota quickly responded, calling Santos a "pathological liar" and expressing his intention to beat him in the primary. A crowded field of Democrats is also vying for the seat, which is rated Lean Republican. Santos, who has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, is the sixth lawmaker ever to be expelled from the chamber.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
Disgraced ex-congressman George Santos, currently facing federal criminal charges, announced his run for Congress during Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, aiming to challenge his former colleague Representative Nick LaLota. Santos, known for bizarre lies and expulsion from office, has faced charges including wire fraud and money laundering. Despite his expulsion, he still has floor privileges and plans to file with the Federal Election Commission, while also capitalizing on his notoriety through the video app Cameo.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Independent
Expelled New York Congressman George Santos, who made a surprise appearance at the State of the Union, announced his re-election bid for Congress in 2024, challenging Representative Nick LaLota. Santos was ousted from Congress in December after an Ethics Committee report found substantial evidence of ethics violations, including misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses. Despite facing legal charges, Santos is in talks for a possible plea deal. He previously mocked his old party after they lost his seat in a special election, and has a history of controversial statements and actions.