"Congressman Bowman made anti-Israelism the centerpiece of his campaign in a deep-blue district," DMFI PAC said.
(June 25, 2024 / JNS) George Latimer, the Westchester County executive, defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.
“Tonight, Democratic voters in New York resoundingly rejected incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman’s politics of division, choosing instead a progressive pro-Israel champion in George Latimer,” said Mark Mellman, chairman of DMFI PAC. “We are thrilled to congratulate him on his momentous victory.”
At press time, Latimer had 31,324 votes (55.8%), ahead of Bowman’s 25,385 (44.2%), with 67% of votes counted. Miriam Flisser, the Republican candidate, had no primary challenger.
Bowman, a member of the far-left “squad” and frequent critic of the Jewish state, “made anti-Israelism the centerpiece of his campaign in a deep-blue district,” Mellman said. “His constituents voted to oust him in favor of George Latimer, who earned our endorsement with his strong support for the U.S.-Israel relationship and the broader Biden-Harris agenda.”
“Like other races this cycle, George Latimer’s victory and Jamaal Bowman’s defeat demonstrate in dramatic fashion our long-time contention that being pro-Israel is not just wise policy, but also winning politics,” he added.