Jamaal Bowman Faces Intense Primary Battle Against George Latimer
The New York primary race sees heavy outside spending and deep divides over Israel policy, with high-profile endorsements and significant polling gaps.
Overview
- Rep. Jamaal Bowman is trailing challenger George Latimer by 17 points in recent polls.
- The race has seen over $11.3 million in outside spending, primarily from pro-Israel groups supporting Latimer.
- Hillary Clinton and other prominent figures have endorsed Latimer, while progressive leaders back Bowman.
- Bowman's stance on Israel and the Gaza conflict has been a central issue, affecting his support among Jewish constituents.
- Early voting for the primary begins June 15, with the election set for June 25.