Jamaal Bowman
Jamaal Bowman (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 16th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2021. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Bowman (Working Families Party, Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 16th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.[source] The Working Families Party primary for this office on June 25, 2024, was canceled.
Bowman won the Democratic primary for New York's 16th Congressional District on June 23, 2020.
Biography
Jamaal Bowman was born in New York, New York, and lives in Yonkers, New York.[1] Bowman earned a master's degree in counselor education from Mercy College and an Ed.D. in organizational leadership from Manhattanville College. His career experience includes working as a middle school principal and teacher.[1][2][3] Bowman founded Cornerstone Academy for Social Action.[1]
2024 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the June 25 Democratic primary as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Incumbent Jamaal Bowman (D) and George Latimer (D) are running in the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District on June 25, 2024.
According to Spectrum News NY1, the "war between Israel and Hamas is a defining issue in the race."[4] The Washington Post describes Bowman as "one of the most outspoken critics of Israel’s military response to Hamas’s deadly terrorist attacks last fall."[5] The Post says that "pro-Israel groups have rallied behind Latimer and have vowed to spend millions unseating Bowman."[5] Bowman says Latimer is "running on famine. He's running on the starvation of children supported by AIPAC and Netanyahu," while Latimer says Bowman has "been in such obvious opposition to Israel for such a long time that it's alienated people in the Jewish community."[4]
Bowman is a former teacher and middle school principal first elected in 2020. Bowman is running on his record, saying he has delivered more than $1 billion in funding for the district since taking office.[6] Bowman says Latimer has "been executive in the county for longer than I've been in office. Yet there are not enough resources and investments and time and attention paid to the parts of the district who are black and brown and progressive and marginalized."[4] Bowman says he is "a member of Congress who is present, refuses corporate donations and delivers results for our community. "[7]
Latimer is the Westchester County Executive and a former state legislator and marketing executive. Latimer says he "helped lead the effort to make Westchester, a formerly solid Republican County, into a blue firewall that has withstood multiple red waves in recent years."[8] Latimer criticizes Bowman's conduct in office, referencing incidents in which Bowman was involved in altercations with Reps. Thomas Massie (R) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) as well as an incident in which Bowman pulled a fire alarm while Congress was in session.[4][5]
As of May 19, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales, and Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election Solid/Safe Democratic. Bowman defeated Miriam Flisser (R) 64.2%–35.7% in 2022.
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2023-2024
Bowman was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
2021-2022
Bowman was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Education and the Workforce, Vice Chair
- Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee
- Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee
- Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Energy, Chair
Key votes
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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023
The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress
Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.
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Elections
2024
See also: New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
The primary will occur on June 25, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House New York District 16
Incumbent Jamaal Bowman and Miriam Flisser are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
Jamaal Bowman (Working Families Party) | ||
Miriam Flisser (R) |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16
Incumbent Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16 on June 25, 2024.
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Jamaal Bowman | ||
George Latimer |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Gerald (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Miriam Flisser advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter Sherrill (R)
- Madeline Brame (R)
- Chris Wright (R)
Conservative Party primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Chris Wright (Conservative Party)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jamaal Bowman advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
Polls
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Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals.[45] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[46] For tips on reading polls from FiveThirtyEight, click here. For tips from Pew, click here.
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New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2024: Democratic primary polls | |||||||
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Poll | Date | Bowman | Latimer | Undecided/Other | Margin of error | Sample size[47] | Sponsor[48] |
The Mellman Group | Mar. 26–30, 2024 | 35% | 52% | 13% | ±4.9% | 400 LV | Democratic Majority for Israel PAC |
Upswing | Mar. 5–10, 2024[49] | 44% | 43% | 12% | ±4.0% | 608 RV | Jamaal Bowman campaign |
Election campaign finance
Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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Jamaal Bowman | Democratic Party | $2,702,175 | $1,258,349 | $1,465,343 | As of March 31, 2024 |
George Latimer | Democratic Party | $3,676,377 | $638,253 | $3,038,125 | As of March 31, 2024 |
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
Satellite spending
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Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[50][51]
If available, satellite spending reports by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and OpenSecrets.org are linked below. FEC links include totals from monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports. OpenSecrets.org compiles data from those reports as well as 24- and 48-hour reports from the FEC.[52]
Details about satellite spending of significant amounts and/or reported by media are included below those links. The amounts listed may not represent the total satellite spending in the election. To notify us of additional satellite spending, email us.
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Endorsements
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- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (Independent)
- U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D)
- U.S. Rep. Cori Bush (D)
- U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark (D)
- U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D)
- U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D)
- U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)
- U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D)
- U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D)
- State Sen. Jamaal Bailey (D)
- State Sen. J. Gustavo Rivera (D)
- Comptroller, New York City Brad Lander (D)
- Member, New York City Council Kevin Riley (D)
- Public Advocate, New York City Jumaane Williams (D)
- Working Families Party
- 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
- National Nurses United
- New York State Nurses Association
- United Auto Workers
- 350 Action
- Alliance for Quality Education
- Center for Biological Diversity
- College Democrats of America
- Congressional Black Caucus PAC
- Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
- District Council 37
- Food & Water Action
- Friends of the Earth
- Indivisible Brooklyn
- Jewish Voice for Peace Action Fund
- Justice Democrats PAC
- League of Conservation Voters
- Make the Road New York
- Moms Demand Action
- Our Revolution
- Peace Action
- People's Action
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund
- Population Connection Action Fund
- Progressive Democrats of America
- Sierra Club
- Sunrise Movement
- Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence Action
- The Human Rights Campaign
- The Jewish Vote
2022
See also: New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 16
Incumbent Jamaal Bowman defeated Miriam Flisser in the general election for U.S. House New York District 16 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jamaal Bowman (D / Working Families Party) | 64.2 | 133,567 | |
Miriam Flisser (R) | 35.7 | 74,156 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 205 |
Total votes: 207,928 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- John Ciampoli (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16
Incumbent Jamaal Bowman defeated Vedat Gashi, Catherine Parker, and Mark Jaffe in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jamaal Bowman | 54.4 | 21,643 | |
Vedat Gashi | 25.1 | 10,009 | ||
Catherine Parker | 18.9 | 7,503 | ||
Mark Jaffe | 1.5 | 608 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 36 |
Total votes: 39,799 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Manuel Casanova (D)
- Michael Gerald (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. John Ciampoli advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Aldo Vitagliano (R)
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jamaal Bowman advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
2020
See also: New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2020
New York's 16th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 16
Jamaal Bowman defeated Patrick McManus in the general election for U.S. House New York District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jamaal Bowman (D) | 84.0 | 218,514 | |
Patrick McManus (Conservative Party) | 15.8 | 41,094 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 482 |
Total votes: 260,090 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenneth Schaeffer (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16
Jamaal Bowman defeated incumbent Eliot Engel, Chris Fink, Sammy Ravelo, and Andom Ghebreghiorgis (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jamaal Bowman | 55.4 | 49,367 | |
Eliot Engel | 40.6 | 36,149 | ||
Chris Fink | 1.8 | 1,625 | ||
Sammy Ravelo | 1.3 | 1,139 | ||
Andom Ghebreghiorgis (Unofficially withdrew) | 0.9 | 761 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 97 |
Total votes: 89,138 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kenneth Belvin (D)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Patrick McManus advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Jamaal Bowman advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 16.
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign ads
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2022
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2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
1. Fighting against racial and economic inequality. 2. A Green New Deal 3. Medicare for All
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
1. Public Education 2 Public/affordable Housing 3. Criminal Justice Reform 4. Immigrant Rights 5. Mental Health and Trauma 6. Environmental Justice 7. Poverty 8. Racism 9. Ending forever Wars 10. Humanitarian Efforts
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
Maxine Waters, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, because they fight for the people against corporate greed and policies that oppress the masses. They speak truth to power and are fearless brilliant leaders.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Letter from Birmingham Jail.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Be present, be engaged, be a listener and learner, be guided by a moral compass, understand the impact of corporate greed on the lives of Americans and the historical context that got us to this point.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I’m guided by empathy and compassion for other people. I have served children and families in education for twenty years. I will work collaboratively with grassroots organization to create a vision and build a new America that works for all people.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Serve the people.
What legacy would you like to leave?
“He served us well and did his duty for the people of the country.”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
9/11. I was 25.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Teaching. I am still in education twenty years later.
What happened on your most awkward date?
I don’t know. They all were awkward.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
Labor Day. Organized labor is necessary for a healthy democracy to thrive. It is also right before the beginning of a new school year. New students. New opportunities for growth.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Alchemist. Life is a quest, but we have to trust the process and go through the trials and tribulations to ultimately find our treasure. I have tried to help every child that I have worked with understand this concept and find the courage to take the journey toward their best selves.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Yoda. Keep peace and order in the universe.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My family.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
My Shot. Hamilton.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Consistent exercise and healthy eating. But I think I’ve gotten it figured out.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Undecided.
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
The ability to write resolutions and introduce bills aligned to the values of the American people. The ability to connect with diverse constituencies and build coalitions around an issue. The ability to build relationships, find common ground, and move the moral and political agenda forward.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
It depends. Has that experience been in support of all people, or just a few?
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
Climate change. Inhumanity. Economic inequality.
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
1. Agriculture 2. Appropriations 3. Natural resources 4. Education and labor 5. Natural resources
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
No.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
Undecided.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I would like to lead a committee related to education, healthcare and labor.
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Maxine Waters
Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
I met a woman who is probably in her late 50’s, who had to quit her job and stay home to take care of her mom, who is in her 70s and blind. The women’s insurance did not allow her to receive the 24 hour care that her mom needed. Not only did she have to quit her job, but she also had to spend all of her savings to care for herself and her mother. This is a recurring story throughout the district and country.
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Campaign website
Bowman’s campaign website stated the following:
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#RECONSTRUCTION AGENDA It's time to complete the work of Reconstruction. 1. Reconcile With Our History. 2. Get off Our Necks. 3. Let Us Breathe. A NEW DEAL FOR EDUCATION We need a New Deal for Public Education to repair the wounds of our history and fulfill the promise of our multiracial democracy. A NEW DEAL FOR HOUSING I will fight for policies that will stem the rise in homelessness, keep families in their homes, and put more in working people’s pockets. GREEN NEW DEAL Green jobs in all of our communities. Repair and upgrade our infrastructure. Move toward 100% clean energy. Federal jobs guarantee. Support unions. Fight asthma caused by pollution. MEDICARE FOR ALL Eliminate copays, deductibles and premiums for all Americans. Vision, dental, mental health, and long-term care. Expand Social Security. IMMIGRANT RIGHTS Abolish ICE. Take on Trump’s deportation machine. Fight for DREAMers, humane border policy, and a path to citizenship. Know your rights. WOMEN'S RIGHTS Pay equity. Defend Planned Parenthood and women’s health services. Reproductive justice. COMBATING ANTISEMITISM Hatred has no place in our communities. We must combat antisemitism and bigotry of all forms. Let's create a flourishing democracy where we all feel safe. PROGRESSIVE FOREIGN POLICY Diplomacy and Peace Over War Reduce Pentagon's War Budget 21st Century Marshall Plan STAND WITH SENIORS Expand Social Security. Cut Prescription Drug Prices in Half. Protect Pensions. FIGHT FOR FAMILIES Universal child care: day care should be a free extension of public school system. Advocate for peace & diplomacy. Provide for our veterans. Dramatically increase maternity, family, and sick leave. JUSTICE REFORM End The School-To-Prison Pipeline Ending Excessive Sentencing and Mandatory Minimums Legalize and Regulate Marijuana, End the War on Drugs GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION We are the only industrialized country in the world where mass shootings occur on a daily basis. America’s gun violence epidemic disproportionately impacts communities of color and inflicts deeper trauma in the lives of people who are already struggling.
Make the wealthy on Wall Street pay their fair share. Support small businesses. Repeal Citizens United. Reject donations from corporate PACs and lobbyists. LGBTQ RIGHTS Fight for federal legislation against discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, military, government, and around the world. Oppose religious exemptions that deny services to LGBTQ people.[53] |
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—Jamaal Bowman’s campaign website (2020)[54] |
Campaign finance summary
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Notable endorsements
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Noteworthy events
Misdemeanor charge (2023)
On October 26, 2023, Bowman pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of falsely pulling a fire alarm.[55]
On September 30, 2023, Bowman was caught on camera pulling a fire alarm at the Cannon House Office Building.[56]
“I am responsible for activating a fire alarm, I will be paying the fine issued, and look forward to these charges being ultimately dropped,” Bowman said in a statement.[57]
Bowman's charges will be dropped in three months, contingent upon his payment of a $1,000 fine and issuance of an apology.[55]
Ethics complaint (2023)
On October 12, 2023, the Foundation for Accounability and Civic Trust filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Bowman after he pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building prior to a vote on a House spending bill. [58]
"I am embarrassed to admit that I activated the fire alarm, mistakenly thinking it would open the door," Rep. Bowman said. "I regret this and sincerely apologize for any confusion this caused.” [59]
On January 25, 2024, the House Ethics Committee dropped its investigation into Bowman, and released a report where his explanations are described as “less than credible and otherwise misleading.”[60][61]
Censure (2023)
On December 7, 2023, the United States House of Representatives censured Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building on October 12, 2023. [62]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate U.S. House New York District 16 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Congressman Jamaal Bowman, "About," accessed April 20, 2021
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jamaal Bowman," accessed June 14, 2020
- ↑ Facebook, "Jamaal Bowman for Congress," accessed June 14, 2020
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Spectrum News NY1, "Interviews with NY1: Jamaal Bowman, George Latimer compete for Dem nomination in N.Y.'s 16th Congressional District," April 11, 2024
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Washington Post, "Tensions over Israel-Gaza war shape heated Democratic primary in New York ," March 29, 2024
- ↑ Jamaal Bowman 2024 campaign website, "Home page," accessed May 3, 2024
- ↑ Jamaal Bowman 2024 campaign website, "Meet Jamaal," accessed May 3, 2024
- ↑ George Latimer 2024 campaign website, "Home page," accessed May 3, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.185 - To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes." accessed February 23, 2024
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