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Pair Of First-Time NY Congressional Candidates Score Big Primary Wins Pair Of First-Time NY Congressional Candidates Score Big Primary Wins
Pair Of First-Time NY Congressional Candidates Score Big Primary Wins A pair of first-time Congressional candidates scored decisive wins in much-watched Democratic primaries in downstate New York. Westchester County Executive George Latimer easily defeated two-time incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the District 16 race, 58 percent to 41 percent, with 84 percent of the vote in, according to the New York State Board of Elections. With $25 million spent, it was the most expensive Congressional primary race in US history and one that became contentious over debates on the Israel-Hamas war. The district includes the southern portion of Westchester, including White …

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by Joe Lombardi