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31. NY-16: Stonewall Democrats endorse George Latimer for Congress

Congressional candidate George Latimer has received an endorsement from the Stonewall Democrats.

In five weeks, Latimer will face off against incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary to represent Congressional District 16, which includes White Plains, Rye, Yonkers, and other cities in Westchester County, as well as a portion of the Bronx.

The president the Stonewall Democrats, Gabriel Lewenstein, had this to say of Latimer: “George Latimer has been a staunch ally of the LGBTQ community throughout his distinguished career. From his early support of marriage equality, to his work banning conversion therapy in Westchester, to his support of trans rights and protections, George has proven his unwavering commitment to the dignity, respect, and equality of LGBTQ people.”

Founded in 1986, the Stonewall Democrats have championed LGBTQIA+ rights in New York for more than three decades, and their endorsement speaks to the candidate’s commitment to LGBTQ rights.

In 2000, while serving as chair of the Westchester County Board, Latimer authorized the Human Rights Law to codify sexual orientation as a protected class alongside race, religion, gender, and other demographics. For the past twenty-four years, he has continued to fight for LGTBQ individuals, most recently in his support of trans athletes.

https://politicsny.com/2024/05/14/stonewall-democrats-endorse-george-latimer-for-congress-2/
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218948157