- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who has come under scrutiny for fabricating parts of his resume and spreading acknowledged falsehoods, filed paperwork on Tuesday signaling his intention to run for re-election.
- Santos filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission, which had set Tuesday as a deadline for Santos to formally declare his candidacy or “disavow” fundraising activities.
- The statement of candidacy does not bind Santos into running for re-election but allows him to keep fundraising and spending campaign expenses.
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George Santos Files Paperwork For Reelection Despite Controversies
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., who has come under scrutiny for fabricating parts of his resume and spreading acknowledged falsehoods, filed paperwork on Tuesday signaling his intention to run for re-election.
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 19: New York Congressman-Elect George Santos speaks during the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) Annual Leadership Meeting at the Venetian Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 19, 2022. The meeting comes on the heels of former President Donald Trump becoming the first candidate to declare his intention to seek the GOP nomination in the 2024 presidential race. (Photo by David Becker for the Washington Post)
