New York State Primary Election Results

Summary of recent primary election results in New York state and the competitiveness of certain congressional districts.

Controversial Statements by Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made controversial statements at recent rallies. Ocasio-Cortez won her Democratic primary challenge. Bowman criticized AIPAC at a rally with profanity, sparking backlash.

Democratic Party Primary Race

Rep. Jamaal Bowman faces Westchester County Executive George Latimer in a record-breaking primary, highlighting schisms in the Democratic Party over issues like Israel and the Middle East.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Continued Interest in Fringe Content on YouTube

Rep. Jamaal Bowman's YouTube account shows he still follows fringe content, including conspiracy theories about time travel, aliens, and government plots, despite disowning his past promotion of 9/11 conspiracy theories. His subscriptions range from right-wing to left-wing sources, with a mix of mainstream and apolitical accounts. Bowman denies familiarity with the extreme content he follows, emphasizing more pressing domestic and international issues.

Antisemitism at Columbia University

Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York stated that pro-Israel students at Columbia University told him that antisemitism on campus has been overblown by the media and they don't feel unsafe. He emphasized the importance of critical thinking and dialogue at universities.

Primary Race Between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer

Far-left 'Squad' member Rep. Jamaal Bowman is trailing in his primary race by double digits, facing off against George Latimer with significant support from key figures and organizations. Bowman has faced backlash for anti-Israel views and a past incident of pulling a fire alarm in a congressional office building.