Rep. George Santos has filed a statement of candidacy to the FEC, indicating he’s running for reelection—a move that will allow him to continue to raise campaign funds.
In this file photo taken on January 3, 2023, newly elected Republican Representative from New York, George Santos, looks on as the US House of Representatives convenes for the 118th Congress at the US Capitol in Washington.Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., on Tuesday filed a new statement of candidacy to the Federal Election Commission, indicating he's running for reelection -- a move that will allow him to continue to raise campaign funds.
Campaign finance experts say it's common for newly elected members of Congress to immediately declare candidacy again for a newcycle in order to continue raising money, and that it doesn't necessarily mean that they will for certain run again the following year.
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