NY-03: Expect 'plot twists and dramatic turns' in race to succeed Santos

[RandySF]

Jay Jacobs, chair of the Nassau County and state Democratic committees, said he’s already in conversation with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Queens Democratic Chair Rep. Greg Meeks about how to pick a candidate if Santos leaves office.

Most of the decision rests with the Nassau party, which would get 87 percent of the vote for a special election nominee.

A resignation before the end of this year would result in a special election before candidates file petitions to get on the ballot for the June 2024 primary.

That could leave nominees who don’t have their party’s backing with a tough choice. In other words, if a Democrat wins a special election in the coming months, that candidate would be a near shoo-in for the primary.




https://www.politico.com/news/2023/05/19/path-to-succeed-santos-remains-muddled-00097749

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

1. It's a good idea to plan for any eventuality, but, ...

... is there any hint that Santos will resign or be expelled from the House? It seems like he's in it until the last paycheck.

I think the '24 election is the one that will show slowly push Santos out the door. First, he'll lose the R primary. Then he can tick off the months until January '25 when the checks stop rolling in.

It would be nice if he'd simply resign, but I don't see it.