Nassau County Republicans are currently interviewing candidates to run as the GOP nominee in a special election to succeed George Santos.AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteWith George Santos' expulsion from the House, attention now turns to who might replace him.New York's 3rd Congressional district has a distinct shade of blue in presidential elections.But Republicans are thriving on Long Island, and they could win the upcoming special election.On paper, Democrats should be able to reclaim New York's 3rd Congressional district with relative ease.George Santos, the seat's scandal-plagued Republican occupant for nearly a year, was ousted from the House on Friday in a historic expulsion vote.