Key takeaways:
- Nassau County Republicans have selected Mazi Melesa Pilip as their nominee for the upcoming special election.
- Pilip is a registered Democrat, but has been endorsed by the Nassau County Republican Party.
- The special election is set to take place on Feb. 13, and voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for either Pilip or Suozzi.
Nassau County, New York, Republicans have selected Mazi Melesa Pilip as their nominee for the upcoming special election to replace ousted GOP Rep. George Santos. Pilip, an Ethiopian immigrant who served as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces, will face former U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), the Democratic nominee, in the Feb. 13 special election.
Kellen Curry, another Republican candidate for the seat, told NBC News that GOP leaders informed him they had picked Pilip for the special election. National Republican Congressional Committee spokeswoman Savannah Viar also confirmed Pilip’s selection as the party’s nominee.
Pilip is technically a registered Democrat, but has been endorsed by the Nassau County Republican Party. Nassau County GOP Chairman Joseph Cairo King said of Pilip, “She’s going to be a great candidate.”
The special election is expected to draw a massive influx of voters, as the race is seen as a competitive one. Pilip and Suozzi will be vying for the seat that was vacated by Santos earlier this month.
The special election is set to take place on Feb. 13. Voters in Nassau County will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for either Pilip or Suozzi, and decide who will fill the vacant seat in the House of Representatives.
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