Former State Legislator George Latimer Beats U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in NY Democratic Primary

George Latimer, a former state legislator and Westchester County executive won the Democratic primary in suburban New York against U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a vocal critic of Israel. Latimer was supported by Jewish leaders and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, while Bowman received support from progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. The race was expensive and closely watched and highlighted the impact of messaging on controversial issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict. Bowman's defeat is seen as a setback for progressive candidates.