Who will replace George Santos in New York swing district?

Local Democratic and Republican parties will choose their candidates for special election to fill vacant Long Island seat

• Republican George Santos expelled from Congress
• How Santos responded to being fact-checked on his lies

The expulsion of George Santos from Congress on Friday has ramifications beyond the New York Republican's career prospects.

The historic vote has sparked a scramble among Democrats and Republicans to elect a replacement for Santos, who was found by an ethics committee to have used campaign funds for purchases. A special election is likely to take place early next year.