Bowman trails in Democratic primary, as Latimer takes a commanding lead
Bowman faces an uphill battle in his bid for re-election
Incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) is facing an uphill battle in his bid for re-election, as challenger George Latimer has taken a commanding lead in the Democratic primary.
Latimer leads by a wide margin
With 84% of the vote counted as of Wednesday morning, Latimer led Bowman by a wide margin of 584 to 316 votes. The historically expensive bid to unseat Bowman is entering its final frantic hours as voters prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday.
When Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York won a Democratic primary in 2020, it was seen as a major upset. Bowman, a former middle school principal, defeated 16-term incumbent Eliot Engel.
But Bowman is now facing a tough challenge from Latimer, the Westchester County Executive. Latimer is a well-known figure in New York politics, and he has the support of the Democratic establishment.
The race between Bowman and Latimer has been closely watched as a test of the strength of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Bowman is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, and he has been a vocal critic of the party establishment.
Latimer, on the other hand, is a more moderate Democrat. He has said that he supports many of Bowman's progressive policies, but he has also criticized Bowman for being too extreme.
The outcome of the race will have implications for the future of the Democratic Party. If Bowman wins, it will be a sign that the progressive wing of the party is gaining strength. But if Latimer wins, it will be a sign that the party establishment is still in control.
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