The Republican Party experienced more electoral disappointment on Tuesday when Republican Mazi Pilip lost to Democrat Tom Suozzi in the special election for New York‘s 3rd Congressional District. The contest was to replace former GOP Rep. George Santos.

On Dec. 1, 2023, Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives by a sizable majority that included 105 Republicans. The expulsion came after a damning ethics report spelled the end of his term. It also came less than a month after Republican off-year election results were less than stellar. Now, the GOP has one fewer member in the House during a crucial time. It should be a lesson to Republicans.