Zak Malamed is the latest Jewish Democrat running to unseat George Santos
Malamed said if elected, he would support Israel, a stance he attributed to the influence of his grandmother, who emigrated from Russia to Israel before moving to the US in the 1960s.
Newly elected Rep. George Santos (R-NY), who is facing a scandal over his resume and claims he made on the campaign trail, makes a gesture with his left hand as he casts his vote for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy from the House Chamber during a 10th round of voting for the new Speaker.(photo credit: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo)ByJACOB HENRY/JTA