NY-16: Bowman declares victory over Engel in New York primary as votes still counted
Former middle school principal Jamaal Bowman declared victory over longtime Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) in the Democratic House primary in New York’s 16th District on Wednesday, even as tens of thousands of absentee ballots remain uncounted.
The primary race has not yet been officially called for Bowman, who currently leads Engel in the vote count by about 25 percentage points. But in a statement, Bowman asserted that, even with so much of the vote still out, it would be nearly impossible for Engel to bounce back.
“From the very beginning, we anchored our campaign in the fight for racial and economic justice. We spoke the truth – about the police, about systemic racism, about inequality – and it resonated in every part of the district,” Bowman said.
“Many doubted that we could overcome the power and money of a 31-year incumbent. But the results show that the people of NY-16 aren’t just ready for change – they’re demanding it.”
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