NEW YORK — Rep. Jamaal Bowman was trounced in a suburban New York race that became a referendum on progressives’ attitudes toward Israel and the most expensive House primary in U.S. history. Moderate Democrat George Latimer bested Bowman Tuesday, making Bowman the first member of the Squad to lose an election since the far-left group […]
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Why AP called New York’s 16th District for George Latimer over Rep. Jamaal Bowman
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat George Latimer defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York’s 16th Congressional District on the strength of his showing in vote-rich Westchester County, according to an Associated Press analysis of initial vote results. The result marks the first primary defeat this year of a Democratic U.S. House incumbent. Here’s a look […]
Jamaal Bowman becomes first member of the ‘Squad’ to lose 2024 primary as Democrats divide over Israel
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., became the first member of the progressive group of House lawmakers known as “the squad” to lose a primary challenge in the 2024 cycle on Tuesday night, after suffering a bruising defeat to a more moderate Democratic candidate in his Bronx-area district. Bowman, 48, lost to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, 70, […]
Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces tough challenge from George Latimer in Democratic primary in NY suburbs
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, one of the most liberal members of Congress, will try to fight off a strong Democratic primary challenge Tuesday from moderate county executive George Latimer in a New York race that has put a spotlight on the party’s divides over the Israel-Hamas war. Latimer got into the race at the urging of […]
Progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman runs as an outsider as he fights for a third term
WHITE PLAINS, New York — Incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman is running for a third term in Congress benefitting from the endorsements of the top House Democratic leaders and his own ubiquitous presence in Washington, on cable news and on social media. But as he fights for his political survival here in a district north of […]
Progressives seethe after Mondaire Jones backs Jamaal Bowman challenger
The News House progressives raged against former colleague Mondaire Jones after he endorsed Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s primary opponent George Latimer. “I am appalled,” Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. said. In backing Latimer, Jones accused Bowman in a New York Times interview of causing “pain and anxiety” among his Jewish constituents with his rhetoric criticizing Israel. Democratic […]