Former Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York, who retired from Congress last year after a failed gubernatorial bid, launched a campaign to win back his old seat, currently held by Republican Rep. George Santos, whose 13-count criminal indictment from earlier this year was updated Tuesday with 10 new charges.
Suozzi, a Democrat who served three terms in the House, on Tuesday said he would file to run for the seat that encompasses parts of Long Island and Queens, potentially setting up a rematch with Santos, whom he defeated in the 2020 election — if both can manage to win their party’s nominations.
“The madness in Washington, DC, and the absurdity of George Santos remaining in the United States Congress is obvious to everyone,” Suozzi said in a statement.
