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New York GOP Picks Israeli Veteran to Run in Special Election for Santos’ Seat

Republicans hope to retain the seat and hold on to a razor-thin House majority
New York GOP Picks Israeli Veteran to Run in Special Election for Santos’ Seat
After more than five hours of voting, members-elect of the 118th Congress leave the House Chamber after three ballots failed to elect a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 3, 2023, in Washington. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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New York Republicans have selected Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Israeli immigrant who served in the Israel Defense Force, to run against Democrat Tom Suozzi in the special election for the seat vacated by George Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives.

Electing Ms. Pilip on Feb. 13, 2024, is critical for the GOP to hold on to its slim edge in the House, where 221 Republicans and 213 Democrats currently serve.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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