George Santos
Former Rep. George Santos and his attorney leave the Alfonse D'Amato Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, on December 12, 2023.
  • 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.