Democrat Tom Suozzi wins seat formerly held by George Santos – video

Tom Suozzi has achieved a much-needed win in New York City's Long Island suburbs, where Republican candidates have shown strength in recent elections. The Democrat, who previously spent six years in the House of Representatives before quitting to run, unsuccessfully, for New York governor, said: 'Let's send the message to our friends running the Congress these days. Stop running around for Trump and start running the country'

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