The special election to replace George Santos in New York's 3rd Congressional District has become a focal point of national attention, with Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip contesting for the seat. Santos, who was expelled in December 2023, left a vacancy that has now become a battleground for House control, where Republicans hold a slim majority. Early voting has wrapped up amidst predictions of five to eight inches of snow, potentially impacting voter turnout. Despite the challenging weather, both parties have been vigorously campaigning, highlighting the election's significance as a bellwether for the 2024 elections. The race, marked by a narrow lead of Suozzi over Pilip by just 1 point in pre-election polls, has centered on critical issues like immigration and border security. This election, spanning eastern Queens and Long Island, is not only a test for the candidates but also for the parties' strategies in blue-to-red districts.
It's early, but Democrat Tom Suozzi is easily outperforming the benchmarks that he needed in the Queens part of #NY03 in both margin and raw votes. He's still the clear favorite, and while an upset is possible, you won't find a single person who'd rather be Pilip right now.
#NY03 Results (12% in): Tom Suozzi 61% Mazi Pilip 39% Via NYT
Suozzi leads Pilip 63-37% with 9% of precincts in. He was the slight favorite entering the election and it looks good for him.
Suozzi leads Pilip 65-35% with 6% reporting so far in NY-3.
BREAKING NEWS: Polls CLOSE in special election to fill George Santos' seat. Full story: https://t.co/ASf5tPQuma https://t.co/eVJVBsUm3B
#NY03 Results (6% in): Tom Suozzi 66% Mazi Pilip 34% Via NYT
Extra Time: New York 3rd District special election winds down; winter storm aftermath https://t.co/zu3xOIclT2 https://t.co/bwH5C7BYy9
Republicans and Democrats were locked in a desperate race to turn out voters after an Election Day snowstorm snarled the close of a tightly contested special House election to replace George Santos in New York. https://t.co/XeitUPDZRL
Democrats will try to whittle away Republicans' razor-thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in a New York special election on Tuesday to fill the vacancy created by Republican George Santos' ouster from the chamber. Link: https://t.co/wGGXEj237N
LIVE RESULTS: New York District 3 Special Election Results – Polls Close at 9 PM ET via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/hxG0JmoRDY
The epilogue to Republican George Santos’ short and tumultuous congressional career will be written Tuesday as voters in New York’s third congressional district decide who will complete the remaining 11 months of his unfinished term. https://t.co/HFFQNYSVBi
Less than two hours left until polls close for the #NY03 Special Election! Let’s finish strong and vote to bring @Tom_Suozzi back to Congress! https://t.co/NjqRxYgf3i
Bummed to miss special coverage tonight. Big night in NY-03 special election to fill George Santos’ seat. Will Republican Mazi Pilip pull it off? Or will Speaker Johnson’s majority get even more razor thin? CNN’s got you covered. https://t.co/7QfcEClIcU
Perfect storm for Suozzi: Why a blanket of snow could hand a vital New York House seat to Democrats https://t.co/XEoN9AgouT https://t.co/XEoN9AgouT
Democrat Tom Suozzi fired up supporters on Tuesday in New York's special election to replace ex-Rep. George Santos. @GusoffTV reports. https://t.co/bXqlI04Kyv
Republican Mazi Pilip made her final pitches to voters in New York's special election to replace ex-Rep. George Santos on Tuesday. @McLoganTV reports. https://t.co/PZSmIgbIfl
NYC blizzard cripples voting for Mazi Pilip, Tom Suozzi on special election day for tightly contested Santos seat https://t.co/k56phiUivr https://t.co/R0LFDhri04
UPDATE NY-03 as of approx. 4 p.m.: Nassau R - 12,052 D - 11, 568 I - 6,707 Queens 6k votes total as of 3 p.m., no breakdown available currently
Five things to watch as voters head to the polls to replace disgraced GOP former Rep. George Santos in the House. https://t.co/HlkyXchZdS
Democrats and Republicans are waging war over George Santos' old New York seat. Which way the vote goes could offer some clues for the presidential election https://t.co/FazTWHDXLf
Congressional Leadership Fund, House Republicans' PAC, has hired multiple private snowplow companies to plow public streets around voting areas in NY-03 to facilitate voting in the special election, per spox.
NY-3 NEWS: @CLFSuperPAC hired multiple snow plow companies to plow public streets around voting areas to help turn out voters today on Long Island. There was a big storm in NY area. Millions have been poured into this seat.
As the snow has stopped in #NY03, the voting numbers are increasing. The total votes so far are 83K in Nassau and 14K in Queens. (As of 12 PM) A flashback to 2022 shows 222K votes in Nassau and 49K votes in Queens.
Countdown to #NY03 Special Election! Latest odds on @Polymarket: 🔵 Tom Suozzi (D): 81% 🔴Mazi Pilip (R): 19% Expires tonight https://t.co/UXpNhBsITy… #ElectionUpdate #NY03
Snow in New York may jar special election https://t.co/dvP1tW6Wso
Race to succeed George Santos in Congress reaches stormy climax in New York’s suburbs https://t.co/npsYEJbYyn https://t.co/pbN2rh1RJy
It’s Election Day. Now is our chance to flip NY-3 from red to blue and replace George Santos with @Tom_Suozzi, a Democrat who will stand up for abortion rights, democracy, and Jewish American values. Join us to call Jewish voters today at 3:00 p.m. ET: https://t.co/Xv27RyCOiA https://t.co/4aDsOEjvz8
NY-03 RESIDENTS! TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE HERE: https://t.co/1tAhRSImHT Send my friend @Tom_Suozzi back to the House! With him, Democrats can stop more of this dysfunctional MAGA Madness. Your vote matters, it could be very close!
Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip hunt for votes as a snowstorm threatens to dampen turnout in a special election to replace George Santos The two campaigns were offering supporters rides to polling stations and trading last-minute jabs. https://t.co/RbCaKMwSo6
I used to represent NY-3 in Congress. Here’s what today’s special election means. https://t.co/qvLmjRSpJ0
One voter told me: “We’re finally turning the page on George Santos today” In New York’s 3rd Congressional district today ===> https://t.co/4pNDulYvbj
UPDATE: Time will tell if Tuesday's snowstorm impacted voting in the special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District. Candidates Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip are offering free rides to polling sites for those that need one. @jennbisramtv reports. https://t.co/1anx3IKDyf
The race to replace George Santos, explained https://t.co/E1LZ8JaMkr via @voxdotcom
Some numbers out of Queens and The Bronx: Nearly 12K votes in the Queens portion of NY-3 today so far. Almost 400 in The Bronx. https://t.co/H6Vmp8WAOy
Voters on Long Island and in parts of Queens are heading to the polls today — snow storm and all — to decide who will replace George Santos. The race will set the tone for both parties as they battle for control of the House. Here's what we're watching👇 https://t.co/rMCW4u3b4S
Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip are running to represent a New York congressional district, and U.S. immigration policy is at the heart of the race https://t.co/QAjqM1e9b6 https://t.co/QAjqM1e9b6
Northeast snowstorm pounding New York threatens Election Day turnout for Santos House seat The congressional district leans Democrat. But Santos, expelled in December 2023 over ethics issues, won it in 2022. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/qZtQV9whdl
In Tuesday's toss-up race for expelled lawmaker George Santos's House seat, Republican nominee Mazi Pilip, an American-Israeli IDF veteran, faces off against pro-Israel former Dem. Rep. Tom Suozzi / @Bsamuels0 https://t.co/IM2fRkyKkO
Why the election to replace George Santos is so competitive: https://t.co/VifNUeQC2c
So far turnout in NY-03 is very low —“nothing” is the exact quote— Queens turnout is a quarter of 2022 by 10 am and Nassau even lower, I’m told. Still snowing on LI but should be better later so it could change but it’s looking like an old fashioned snow day, schools all out ❄️
Here’s our #NY03 model and preview for @SplitTicket_ — our forecast is Leans Democratic, with Suozzi a 2:1 favorite and an estimated modeled margin of D+4.6 https://t.co/VKZOIIHFIW
Today's New York special election previews Israel's significant role this election cycle Republican Mazi Pilip — a Jewish Ethiopian former IDF paratrooper — takes on Democrat Tom Suozzi, who's pushing his pro-Israel record as an anti-progressive bulwark https://t.co/FWs6vlCdkU
Voters in New York are choosing the successor to George Santos, the disgraced Republican who was expelled from Congress in December. Will the results hold important clues for both parties in November? Listen to “The Daily.” https://t.co/6D98ihsWid
Race for House seat of disgraced Republican George Santos up for grabs Tuesday on Long Island. https://t.co/tdHZTUgxHs
Today is the Special Election for NY3! With our democracy on the line, we are on our way to get out the vote for @Tom_Suozzi. Make your plan to vote now! #GOTV https://t.co/vUiiqCVdrU
NEW: Five things to watch in the race to replace George Santos Election Day is today in this bellwether New York district carries major implications for Congress, as well as the 2024 election. w/ @bridgetbhc 👇 https://t.co/6KHncPSKzo
Welcome… to the “snow globe” election Winter storm hits as voters elect successor to George Santos https://t.co/5GCXC8zcCS
Republicans in #NY03 – it’s election day! It’s the day to elect @maziforcongress! Click below for information and to find your Election Day voting location: https://t.co/CCZIBvkal4
🚨There’s a reason why Mazi Pilip, the GOP candidate in the #NY03 special election, is called “George Santos 2.0.” We don’t need another George Santos in Congress! Vote for @Tom_Suozzi!! 💙 #VoteSuozzi #VoteBlue2024 https://t.co/6cU8OtuIQy
A critical race for Democrats in ex-Rep. George Santos’s House district is coming down to the wire with just one day to go before voters head to the polls https://t.co/ZsoU4kWQ2M https://t.co/bUurjw0oBn
Race to succeed George Santos in Congress reaches stormy climax in New York's suburbs https://t.co/n19AYXJ2ne
Polls are open despite the snow in the special election to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos. https://t.co/1anx3IKDyf
Long Island voters head to the polls to replace George Santos today in a special election nail-biter. Strong turnout among civically minded voters may be the difference between sending a solid public servant to Congress or another partisan provocateur. https://t.co/Jyy2cHqADF
⚠️ DEMOCRATS SEEK TO REGAIN US HOUSE SEAT VACATED BY SANTOS, ERODE REPUBLICANS' MAJORITY (Reuters) Democrats will try to whittle away Republicans' razor-thin majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in a New York special election on Tuesday to fill the vacancy created by…
Election Day to replace ex-Rep. George Santos opens with a NY snowstorm https://t.co/yEAH8t5rkJ
Today is Election Day in NY-3. I'm proud to support @Tom_Suozzi, a proven fighter for Northeast Queens. If you need a ride to the polls, you can request one at https://t.co/72hXMYd5dj. Polls close at 9pm - every vote counts. 🗳️ https://t.co/jOWyweRUJn
Tom Suozzi ahead of Mazi Pilip by just 1 point in poll on NY election eve https://t.co/1KtzM7Lx5C https://t.co/tYKVryyCGe
New York set to vote on replacement for disgraced Rep. Santos in Congress https://t.co/F6JIFEmG4r
Election Day snow storm hits as candidates make last minute pitch to replace disgraced Santos https://t.co/WfAm94kqAH
Tom Suozzi ahead of Mazi Pilip by just 1 point in poll on election eve https://t.co/tVbrUzVyKI https://t.co/JounqKyGqM
Snowstorm threatens turnout in nail-biter special election for George Santos' NY House seat as Pilip, Suozzi make final push https://t.co/UkfpjBv8Aw https://t.co/puEYqsBMif
Residents in New York's 3rd Congressional District have been waiting for months to replace expelled George Santos. Candidates Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip were out pushing for votes on Monday, in advance of Tuesday's special election. @McLoganTV reports. https://t.co/OJfH2yo4lJ
The impending snowstorm could have a dramatic impact on Tuesday’s hotly contested race between Mazi Pilip and Tom Suozzi for George Santos' seat. https://t.co/hW8j2Wy8cU
The National Weather Service is predicting five to eight inches of snow for Tuesday, the day of the congressional special election to replace George Santos. https://t.co/G7lnStPRB7
Dems lead early votes in #NY03, a potential advantage with a snowy Election Day that may lower in-person turnout. https://t.co/MMK6j5yEgQ https://t.co/emCfxd2aYX
VOTERS DECIDE: Who will replace George Santos District 3 seat in Congress? Stay with CBS 2 News for Continuing Coverage. Here is everything you need to know about the race: https://t.co/HoOJexJe7M https://t.co/jjJluMHagZ
Republicans and Democrats made a final push Monday to bring their voters to the polls in a closely watched New York special election to replace the expelled former GOP Rep. George Santos. https://t.co/8cUmQ9EpB9
GREAT NECK, N.Y. — The "Mazi versus Suozzi" election to replace George Santos is tomorrow. A tight race with national implications. 1) Paper-thin House GOP majority: Will it get thinner or grow by one? 2) A bellwether district that's trended blue-to-red. Can Dems flip it back? https://t.co/cT7CJlGHUw
The balance of House Republicans narrow majority will be determined Tuesday. All eyes are on the N.Y. special election to replace George Santos, where immigration is testing Democrats’ tougher talk on the issue, @KnowlesHannah reports from NY-3: https://t.co/P5M0f3jL71
Tuesday’s election for the seat once held by George Santos has pivoted heavily on border security, testing Republicans’ ability to campaign on the issue in 2024 and Democrats’ capacity to fight back. https://t.co/xq4q8WbZBr
Voters in eastern Queens, Long Island due to make their call Tuesday in special congressional election to replace George Santos, with Tom Suozzi and Mazi Melesa Pilip on the ballot https://t.co/23BjTvk3TO
"It’s a February final stretch in New York’s 3rd congressional district – where voters are deciding whether Democrat Tom Suozzi or Republican Mazi Philip will represent them In the wake of George Santos." https://t.co/zXfR2ELTFr
Close race to replace Santos heats up ahead of Election Day snowstorm https://t.co/ktjgwn6YKl
Mazi Pilip, Tom Suozzi battle on stage ahead of the NY special election to replace George Santos https://t.co/QIunvsvhO9 https://t.co/BxloGxeWwI
Early voting ends in special election to replace George Santos https://t.co/lonYRZocZL https://t.co/uU5fhkclqi
Close race to replace Santos heats up ahead of election day snow storm https://t.co/LgzatTQKGM