Jamaal Bowman Gets a Primary Challenger

After Israel Trip, George Latimer Files to Primary Rep. Bowman

After visiting Israel last week, Westchester County Executive George Latimer on Monday filed paperwork to launch a primary challenge against Democratic New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman, a critic of the Israeli government and its devastating war on the Gaza Strip.The 70-year-old county executive, who previously served in the New York State Senate and Assembly, has been openly considering a run for the 16th Congressional District—which Bowman ha…

Top Democrat in Westchester files to challenge Rep. Jamaal Bowman

Westchester County Executive George Latimer previously said the race could be a “proxy argument” between “the left and the far left.”

‘Squad’ member Jamaal Bowman draws primary challenge from staunch defender of Israel

Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) has drawn a primary challenge from Westchester County Executive George Latimer, per a filing with the Federal Election Commission sent Monday.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer Challenges Rep. Jamaal Bowman in Democratic Primary

Westchester County Executive George Latimer formally entered the race for New York's 16th Congressional District on Monday. He did this by filing federal paperwork to declare his candidacy and establish a fundraising committee. This move follows months of speculation and hints. This includes a recent trip to Israel supposedly marking the nexus of his campaign. Latimer himself has made no public announcement to launch his campaign as of yet. Lat…

New York County Exec Launches Primary Campaign Against Anti-Israel Democrat Jamaal Bowman

Westchester County executive George Latimer filed paperwork Monday to launch a primary campaign against Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D., N.Y.), who has faced intense criticism from Jewish leaders in his district over his hostile stance toward Israel. Latimer—a former state legislator who has led Westchester's county government since 2018—is expected to publicly announce his campaign against Bowman later this week. Latimer's statement of candidacy, filed …

‘Squad’ member Jamaal Bowman attracts primary challenger

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., speaks before President Joe Biden on the debt limit during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, N.Y. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci/AP ‘Squad’ member Jamaal Bowman attracts primary challenger Cami Mondeaux December 04, 01:54 PM December 04, 01:54 PM Video Embed A New York county executive is launching a primary challenge to un…