George Santos declares bid for 2024 congressional re-election in New York.

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George Santos declares bid for 2024 congressional re-election in New York.
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Republican Rep. George Santos of New York has announced his bid for re-election despite ongoing investigations at the federal, state, and local levels and calls for him to resign. Santos has been accused of lying about his background, being the mastermind behind a credit card skimming scheme, stealing thousands of dollars raised for a veteran's service dog, and engaging in sexual misconduct. His campaign has just $25,000 in its account, and Nassau County legislator Josh Lafazan, a Democrat, has launched a campaign for Santos' seat.

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