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Jamaal Bowman Loses NY House Primary to George Latimer

Lisa Miller by Lisa Miller
June 29, 2024
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On Tuesday, June 25th, Representative Jamaal Bowman, a prominent progressive and vocal critic of Israel, was defeated by Westchester County Executive George Latimer in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District. NBC News projected Latimer’s victory after a contentious and costly race, highlighting divisions within the Democratic Party over the conflict in Gaza.

The primary race saw record-breaking ad spending, with $25 million invested, primarily by the United Democracy Project, a super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. With 68% of the vote counted, Latimer led Bowman by a significant margin, 55.7% to 44.3%.

In his concession speech, Bowman acknowledged the influence of big-spending outside groups but emphasized his commitment to the broader fight for humanity and justice. “This race was never about me and me alone. It was never about this district and this district alone. It was always about all of us,” Bowman stated.

Bowman, who first won his seat in 2020 by defeating longtime incumbent Eliot Engel, became the first member of the progressive “squad” to lose a primary. His tenure was marked by several controversies, including pleading guilty to falsely pulling a fire alarm during a House vote and making controversial comments about the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.

In his victory speech, Latimer, a seasoned politician with over 35 years of experience, emphasized inclusivity and unity, stating, “Tonight, we turn the page and we say that we believe in inclusion of everybody in our representation.”

The race drew attention from several prominent figures. Progressive leaders like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez supported Bowman, while Latimer received endorsements from Hillary Clinton and other moderate Democrats.

This primary was part of a broader electoral landscape in New York, where Democrats are striving to regain control of the House. Several key races are shaping up, including former CNN anchor John Avlon challenging GOP Representative Nick LaLota for a congressional seat in Long Island and State Senator John Mannion taking on GOP Representative Brandon Williams.

The primary results reflect the ongoing ideological struggle within the Democratic Party, with implications for future policy directions and party unity. As the general election approaches, these internal dynamics will continue to influence voter engagement and campaign strategies within New York State.

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