Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) announced his reelection campaign on Monday despite being the center of multiple controversies and lies that came to light during his first year as a congressman.
Santos, who was elected during the 2022 midterm elections, said no one else in Washington, D.C., could fix the problems in the United States and that he was running because “good isn’t good enough.”
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“Since the Left is pushing radical agendas, the economy is struggling, and Washington is incapable of solving anything, we need a fighter who knows the district and can serve the people fearlessly, and independent of local or national party influence,” Santos said in a statement.
“Good isn’t good enough, and I’m not shy about doing what it takes to get the job done. I’m proud to announce my candidacy to run for re-election and continue to serve the people of NY-3,” the statement continued.
Santos has been in the spotlight since his election in November. It was revealed that he embellished his resume and background beyond the truth. Santos has admitted to the embellishment of his resume.
The controversy has left many searching for the truth in Santos’s background, and the deception has led to multiple investigations and calls for his resignation or removal from office. Santos, however, has refused to step down.
“I was elected to fulfill my campaign promises of securing our border, lowering the high cost of living, solving the disastrous SALT issue in our tax code, and fighting the Hochul crime crisis of policies empowering criminals to terrorize the people of New York,” Santos said in a statement.
“I’ve been in office for 100 days, and through legislation and my votes, I’ve already made significant efforts to honor those promises,” he added.
The congressman touted that since entering office 100 days ago, he has introduced 11 bills, co-sponsored 63 measures, and delivered 18 floor speeches.
Santos filed paperwork for the 2024 election last month after the Federal Election Commission asked if he was going to run again. He indicated he would run again in response by filing the necessary paperwork to secure the possibility, but that filing alone does not set the decision in stone.
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The freshman representative faces strong challenges from Democrats and his own party in next year’s election. Afghanistan war veteran Kellen Curry is the first Republican to vie for Santos’s seat ahead of the primaries. Curry announced his campaign last month.
Josh Lafazan, a member of the Nassau County legislature, is running for the Democratic nomination, and former New York Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi is considering a bid to win back his seat. Suozzi, Santos’s predecessor, decided to run for governor instead of Congress last year.
