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Who will fill the expelled George Santos’s seat?

Expect an intense fight for New York’s third congressional district

George Santos looks defeated at a press briefing outside the US Capitol.
Fifteen minutes of infamyImage: DPA
|Washington, DC

George Santos last week became only the sixth member of America’s House of Representatives to be expelled from the chamber in its 234-year history. After his ejection, the disgraced politician did what any millennial would do: monetised his infamy on social media. Calling himself a “former congressional icon”, Mr Santos is recording personalised videos—from pep talks to birthday wishes—on the website Cameo. Although he faces 23 federal criminal charges, from wire fraud to identity theft, the 35-year-old will send brief clips to just about anyone with $400 to spare.

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