Homocon Jan. 6 Rally Attendee Wins US House Race

Spectrum New York reports:

Democrat Robert Zimmerman conceded to Republican George Santos early Wednesday morning in the race to represent a newly drawn district in Queens and Nassau counties, a spokesperson told Spectrum News.

Santos leads 92.8% to 54.2% with 45.8% of the votes reporting as of Tuesday night, according to The Associated Press. It is believed to be the first congressional general election between two openly gay candidates in U.S. history.

Santos, an investor who ran for Congress last cycle, focused on cost-of-living issues and crime. He withstood criticisms from Zimmerman on his support for Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” legislation and attendance of the White House rally on Jan. 6.

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