Santos had announced plans to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District, then later said he was leaving the Republican party and would run as an Independent. Tuesday, Santos said he has decided to withdraw his run.
Less than two weeks after announcing a surprise long-shot bid for a House seat on Eastern Long Island, Mr. Santos said he was no longer pursuing the seat.
Former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing his bid for Congress in New York’s 1st District.
I will continue to participate in the public policy discussion and will do my part… I will always strive to stand on the right side of history. It’s only goodbye for now, I’ll be back,” Santos said.
Former Rep. George Santos announced Tuesday he's dropping out of the Congressional race after mounting an independent, third-party bid last month against Rep. Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.). The big picture: Santos,
Former New York Rep. George Santos is saying goodbye to national politics “for now” after announcing on Tuesday he will withdraw his 2024 independent bid for New York’s 1st Congressional District. Santos,
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos announced Tuesday he is ending his run for Congress in New York’s 1st Congressional District. Santos was challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Nick LaLota in the 1st District in eastern Long Island.
Republican George Santos has killed his short-lived bid for a new seat in Congress, announcing his withdrawal from the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday.“I have decided to withdraw from my independent run for #NY1,