Pilip will face Democrat Tom Suozzi, who is hoping to get his old job back in a special election on Feb. 13. (JTA) — Long Island Republicans selected Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian Jewish ...

Republican Mazi Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi criss-crossed Long Island in the final hours of early voting Sunday before Tuesday’s special election to replace expelled ex-Rep. George Santos.

Hand selected GOP establishment replacement candidate Mazi Pilip, who is still a registered Democrat, is hoping to replace George Santos. Pilip has been evasive about whether she had voted for ...