Former Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi faces Republican Mazi Pilip.
The special election means a lot for the presidential elections and the balance of powers in Congress. The Republican Party has a minimal majority in the House of Representatives that has been reduced even further after the expulsion of Santos. A victory would give the party a small cushion in key votes, while a loss would put even more pressure on them to compromise with Democrats in order to govern. The results could provide clues for competitive races in November: The battle for the House will be fought in similar districts.