Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?

By KEVIN FREKING
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — George Santos is gone from the House, but his name is certain to pop up in key congressional races across New York next year. Democrats are targeting five seats held by first-term Republicans and are looking to associate them with their former colleague in the state’s congressional delegation as often as they can. How successful Democrats are in that effort could help determine which party holds the majority in the House in 2025. New York Republicans are clearly sensitive to the damage that Santos could extend to GOP incumbents, and they were front and center this past week when it came to leading the expulsion effort.