[Revel]

“Although he will suspend his campaign, he already won the GOP primary in his district and will likely remain on the ballot. “

When was his primary? Was it just days before he was charged?

If so then we can see the democrat plan to gain another democrat seat at work. Can another republican even still run in this race ?

[fhayek]

This is what must happen (as I understand it). Collins would need to find another race to enter (dog catcher for Cheektowaga, for example). THEN, the Republican county chairmen for the eight counties in the 27th Congressional district would name a replacement.