Former Representative George Santos (R-N.Y.) has withdrawn his independent bid for Congress, citing a desire to avoid splitting the Republican vote and handing the seat to Democrats. Santos had previously announced a challenge to Republican Rep. Nick Lalota (N.Y.) despite facing federal indictments and being expelled from Congress in December.
Former Representative George Santos (R-NY) has withdrawn his independent bid for Congress in Suffolk County, New York. He cited a lack of fundraising as the reason behind his decision, and stated that he did not want to divide the Republican vote and potentially hand control of the House of Representatives to the Democrats in 2025.
