Who will replace George Santos in New York swing district?

George Santos represented New York’s third congressional from January 2021. He will not be on the ballot in the special election likely to be held next year. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

The expulsion of George Santos from Congress on Friday has ramifications beyond the New York Republican’s career prospects.

The historic vote has sparked a scramble among Democrats and Republicans to elect a replacement for Santos, who was found by an ethics committee to have used campaign funds for purchases. A special election is likely to take place early next year.