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- The House voted to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress on December 1.
- An election to fill his vacant seat will be held in mid-February 2024.
- New York Republicans have tapped a registered Democrat to be their nominee in the race.
New York Republicans have decided on their nominee to run in a special election to replace ousted Rep. George Santos: a registered Democrat.
The GOP's nomination for Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Jew, Israeli Defense Force veteran, and member of the Nassau County Legislature will officially be announced Friday.