George Latimer Defeats Jamaal Bowman in NY Democratic Primary
George Latimer wins Democratic primary against U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York, highlighting divisions within the party over the Israel-Gaza conflict. Latimer now favored in the general election.
New York, Bollywood Fever: George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, has defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in a Democratic primary that underscored the party’s deep divisions over the ongoing war in Gaza. The victory almost certainly means the ouster of one of Congress’s most liberal voices and a prominent critic of Israel.
Latimer, who has served as Westchester County Executive since 2018, is a former state legislator with a centrist stance on various issues, including his support for Israel. Bowman’s defeat is seen as a significant setback for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and a potential warning for candidates framing their campaigns around the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Bowman, seeking a third term representing a district in New York City’s northern suburbs, has been vocal in his criticism of Israel, accusing the nation of committing genocide in Gaza amid the ongoing military strikes that have resulted in the deaths of thousands of Palestinians.
With Latimer’s victory, he is now the prohibitive favorite to win the general election in November. The district, which includes parts of Westchester and a small portion of the Bronx, is a Democratic stronghold, virtually ensuring Latimer’s election to Congress.
The primary highlighted the sharp divisions within the Democratic Party over the Israel-Gaza conflict, with Latimer’s pro-Israel stance resonating with a majority of the voters in the district. As the general election approaches, Latimer is expected to continue emphasizing his centrist positions and focus on issues pertinent to his constituents in New York’s northern suburbs.
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