WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the New Democrat Coalition Action Fund announced its endorsement of Tom Suozzi for New York’s Third Congressional District, which is currently represented by the disgraced and indicted Republican Congressman George Santos. Tom has dedicated his life to public service, serving at the state and local levels, as well as a Member of Congress from 2017 to 2023. During his time in the House, Tom was a Member of the New Democrat Coalition and played an integral role in working across the aisle to pass legislation such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. There’s no doubt he will bring his same pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach to governing once he flips this seat in 2024.
“I’m thrilled to support my friend and fellow NewDem Tom Suozzi in his campaign for New York’s Third Congressional District,” said NewDem Chair Annie Kuster. “More than ever, we need his pragmatic approach to politics in Congress. For the last year, George Santos has failed to represent New Yorkers on every level. Tom will once again restore true representation in Congress to the people of Long Island. He has the experience, determination, and skill set necessary to run and win this critical race, and we are proud to endorse him.”
“It’s time we restore sanity and commonsense to the House seat representing Long Island’s Third Congressional District, and that’s why I’m proud the NewDem Action Fund is supporting Tom Suozzi’s campaign,” said NewDem Recruitment Co-Chair Pat Ryan. “George Santos’ time in New York politics must come to an end once and for all -- he is a risk to national security who should not be serving in Congress. I look forward to working closely with Tom Suozzi to take back this seat from Republicans in 2024.”
“I am so grateful to the NewDems for their support and endorsement of my campaign to win this seat now held by George Santos,” said Tom Suozzi (NY-03). “This will be a tough campaign and their early and immediate support is encouraging. NewDems and I are aligned on their mission statement that New Democrats are a solutions oriented coalition seeking to bridge the gap between left and right by challenging outmoded partisan approaches to governing. The challenges ahead are too great for Congress to refuse to work with each other purely out of partisanship or showmanship.”
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