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2024-02-13

2024 New York's 3rd congressional district special election

In the U.S., Democrat Tom Suozzi wins the special election in his former seat which was vacated following the expulsion of Republican George Santos.

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Democrat Tom Suozzi wins the special election in his former seat vacated following the expulsion of Republican George Santos.
2024-02-14 09:18:24 (First version)
Democrat Tom Suozzi wins the special election in his former seat which was vacated following the expulsion of Republican George Santos.
2024-02-15 02:30:54 (Update)
In the U.S., Democrat Tom Suozzi wins the special election in his former seat which was vacated following the expulsion of Republican George Santos.
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