"Ex-Israeli Paratrooper Mazi Pilip Chosen by Republicans to Replace George Santos in Special Election"
Long Island and Queens Republicans have chosen Mazi Pilip, a former Israeli paratrooper and Nassau County legislator, as their candidate to replace the expelled George Santos in the House of Representatives. Pilip, who is originally from Ethiopia, will face off against former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi in a special election for the vacant seat of the Third Congressional District. Pilip's priorities include supporting Israel, combating antisemitism, tightening border security, ensuring public safety, and lowering taxes. Despite being a registered Democrat, Pilip will run as a Republican, with party officials praising her as a strong and clean candidate who can win crossover votes.