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February 14, 2024

Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins in House Election to Fill Seat of George Santos
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Former New York Democratic Congressmember Tom Suozzi won a special
election Tuesday to fill the open seat left by disgraced Republican
Congressmember George Santos. Suozzi won nearly 54% of the vote,
defeating Mazi Pilip, a Nassau County legislator who was born in
Ethiopia and later served in the Israeli military. Pro-Palestine
protesters disrupted Suozzi's victory speech.

Protester 1: "You're supporting genocide! Stop supporting genocide! Stop
supporting genocide!"

Protester 2: "You support genocide! Ceasefire now!"

Tom Suozzi's win leaves the Republican Party with a narrow 219-to-213
edge over Democrats in the House.


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