Latimer Enters NY-16 Race Versus Bowman

Westchester County Executive and Rye guy George Latimer announced his campaign for Congress on Wednesday morning via his first campaign news release and video. Latimer filed paperwork with the Federal Election Committee on Monday and today’s announcement was expected.

Entering the Democratic primary in NY-16 pits Latimer against sitting Congressman Jamaal Bowman. Bowman is part of the progressive wing of the Democratic party called The Squad that includes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of NY-14. Latimer’s video uses the tag line “Real Progressive Results, Not Rhetoric” and includes shots of Rye on Purchase Street, inside Poppy’s Cafe and of flooding on Theodore Fremd.

Latimer, who just returned from a mission trip to Israel last Thursday, will be going after Bowman on his tepid support for Israel’s war against Hamas and his announcement calls out Bowman for “showboating on social media”.

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Latimer campaign’s news announcement and campaign video:

Democrat George Latimer Launches Campaign for Congress in NY 16

Latimer, a proven progressive vote getter, to focus on message of results over rhetoric against 2 term incumbent Bowman.

Westchester’s Democratic County Executive George Latimer today formally launched his campaign for Congress in New York’s 16th District.  Latimer is no stranger to winning tough races, having won his current position by defeating MAGA republican Rob Astorino, and winning tough contests throughout his over thirty-year career in public service from local offices to the state legislature.  The district includes a large segment of Westchester as well as a smaller portion of the Bronx, although lines may change due to court-ordered redistricting in the coming months.

Latimer launched his campaign with a video titled “Real Progressive Results. Not Political Rhetoric” which can be seen here, in which he discusses his long history in the district and the work he has done to make lives better for the residents of Westchester and the Bronx.  Throughout the campaign Latimer will be contrasting his record of solid progressive achievements on civil rights, the environment, abortion rights, gun violence prevention, infrastructure, LGBTQ+ rights, fiscal responsibility, housing, supporting Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorism, and other issues, versus the incumbent’s divisive and distracting approach to holding office.

“Our country is facing an existential crisis and our very democracy is at risk right now,” said Latimer. “We need our voice in Congress to be someone who brings people together and delivers results on the issues that matter.  We need someone who will listen to all voices, not just those who agree with him, and takes those concerns seriously.  We need someone more interested in progressive results than showboating on social media. Those who know me know that I am and have always been that kind of elected official, and I look forward to talking to the voters about how we can all do better with new leadership in our Congressional district.”

George Latimer is a lifelong Westchester resident who built his career in public service by delivering unparalleled progressive results for local residents. George’s track record in making Westchester the most progressive County government in the state includes successfully cutting regressive taxes, fighting for civil rights and racial equality, defending a woman’s right to choose, standing up to the NRA to keep guns off our streets, voting for marriage equality, and smartly investing a Green New Deal style infrastructure projects across the County.

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