Former New York congressman wants to retake seat as Santos’ legal woes mount

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE
Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi is launching a campaign to retake the New York congressional seat held by Rep. George Santos as the besieged Republican congressman faces a sprawling list of criminal charges. Suozzi had represented the 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Long Island and northeast Queens, before an unsuccessful campaign for governor last year. The Democrat announced the congressional bid in a statement on the social media platform X on Tuesday and said a formal campaign kickoff will come after local elections next month. Santos has previously denied defrauding anyone and has so far refused calls to resign.