Suozzi's Bid for Santos Seat Sparks Political Speculation

Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi, who lost his House seat to Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections, met with New York Governor Kathy Hochul to seek her support in his bid to reclaim his old job. Suozzi had previously challenged Hochul in the Democratic primary, accusing her of corruption and criticizing her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Hochul has now announced her support for Suozzi's campaign. The special election to fill the vacant House seat is scheduled for February 2024 and is expected to be a closely watched contest, given the razor-thin Republican majority in the House and the upcoming presidential election year.