Despite being denounced by some in his own party and embroiled in a flurry of investigations, George Santos is already looking ahead toward a possible bid for a second term in the House
a statement of candidacy for the 2024 election cycle with the Federal Election Commission, a move that could signal the freshman lawmaker's intent to run for reelection.
But the filing does not guarantee Santos, who has been denounced by some in his own party and embroiled in a flurry of investigations, will seek another term in Congress. After winning his seat, the New York Times reported that Santos appeared to have fabricated key details of his background. He later admitted to lying about his biography while he was campaigning for office.
"It does not necessarily mean he is running — it just means his campaign committee is raising money," Brendan Quinn, senior communications manager for the Campaign Legal Center, told CNBC in an email.
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