Voters in New York\'s Third Congressional District focus on Israel-Hamas war, immigration, and abortion in special election

Published: 13 February 2024 at 05:38

Politics

Voters in New York\'s Third Congressional District are choosing a new congressman after former congressman George Santos was expelled over allegations of fraud. The race is between Democrat Tom Suozzi and Republican Mazi Pilip, with issues like the Israel-Hamas war, immigration, and abortion playing a significant role. Both parties are using this swing district to test their political messaging. Republicans want to win the race to pass their legislative priorities, while Democrats want to secure the seat for their coalition ahead of the general election. Support for Israel is crucial in this district with a large Jewish population.

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