A Democrat seeking to oust embattled Republican Congressman George Santos has already called it quits.
On Wednesday, Zak Malamed officially dropped out of the race for New York's Third Congressional District and endorsed former Rep. Tom Suozzi.
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Malamed's decision to get out of the race a year before the election comes as Democrats are focusing on flipping an estimated five House seats in New York in order to regain control of the narrowly divided chamber.
“Nominating Tom Suozzi is our best chance to flip this district blue and end the toxic hold that MAGA Republicans have on Long Island and Congress at large,” Malamed said in a statement. “I have spent the past five months knocking on doors, speaking to voters and energizing donors across the district. I look forward to continuing that work to win this election and to inspire the next generation of leadership.”
“This moment is too important for an intra-party fight,” Malamed said. “All of our collective energy needs to be on electing a Democratic majority who can deliver relief for the American people, aid for Israel and support for Ukraine.”
Santos is facing federal charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, false statements, and identity theft. (RELATED: George Santos Facing 10 New Felony Charges)
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