Primary election day in the Lower Hudson Valley is today, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. In New York, you can vote in a primary if you are a registered member of the party having a primary election. Early voting happened from June 15 to June 23. Check results here.
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What’s the turnout like in the primary election?
As of 12:25 p.m., the turnout in Westchester County is 17,451.
This year’s key race is Jamaal Bowman vs. George Latimer
In New York’s 16th Congressional District, it’s the battle between incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman and challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer in a Democratic primary.
Much of the focus in the race has been on the spending in the race, the most expensive primary in the House of Representatives this year. The other focus has been on the differing opinion between the two on the Israel-Hamas war.
Early polls had Latimer ahead, but in recent days, Bowman has rallied with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to drum up support for his primary campaign. Latimer, meanwhile has enjoyed the support of Former First Lady, Sen. Hillary Clinton and a former ally of Bowman’s, Former Rep. Mondaire Joneswho himself is running for Congress in NY-17 in November.
Check back here as polls close for the latest results.
Westchester DA primary for replacing Mimi Rocah
Another race to keep an eye on Tuesday is the Democratic primary for Westchester District Attorney between Susan Cacace and William Wagstaff.
The candidate recently answered a series of questions from lohud reporters here and here.
The candidates seek to replace Mimi Rocah who announced last year she was stepping down.
