New York Democrats delay picking candidate for ex-Rep. George Santos seat to eye options

New York Democratic leaders have delayed announcing their candidate to vie for the empty congressional seat held by disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos until Thursday at least. Party chief Jay Jacobs, who doubles as Nassau County boss, said Monday that leaders want to spend a couple more days deciding on their nominee for a looming special election to fill New York's 3rd District seat, left vacant by the expulsion of Santos. Insiders have said ex-Rep. Tom Suozzi is a sure thing to get the Democratic nomination in what is likely to be a tough race to flip the seat in a marquee political matchup in ...