George Latimer wins Congressional primary; Susan Cacace takes Westchester DA

Phil Strum Chris McKenna Jonathan Bandler

Rockland/Westchester Journal News

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.

5 takeaways from George Latimer's win

Check here to read Chris McKenna's five takeaways of George Latimer's win in the New York Congressional District 16's Democratic primary over incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer celebrates with supporters in White Plains, N.Y. after winning the Democratic primary for New York's 16th congressional district seat June 25, 2024. Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman.

Cacace claims win in Westchester DA primary

Susan Cacace claimed victory in the Westchester District Attorney primary, topping William Wagstaff III.

Assembly primary wins for Shimsky, Wieder

In the New York State Assembly race in Westchester's District 92, incumbent MaryJane Shimsky turned away the Democratic primary challenge of Thomas Abinanti, with Shimsky leading with 59.8% of the vote on Tuesday night.

In Rockland's District 97, Aron Wieder defeated Eudson Francois with 68.6% of the vote on Tuesday night in a Democratic primary.

AP, USA TODAY call race in Latimer's favor

The Associated Press called the New York 16th Congressional District Democratic primary in favor of Westchester County Executive George Latimer over incumbent Jamaal Bowman at 9:40 p.m.

As of 10:40 p.m. with 71 percent of the vote in, Latimer led Bowman, 55.7% to 44.3%

USA TODAY is also declaring Latimer the winner of the Congressional primary. CNN is also projecting Latimer as the winner.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, candidate for New York's 16th Congressional District, is interviewed by journalists at the The Journal News/lohud offices in West Harrison May 23, 2024.

Early voting shows early advantage for Latimer, Cacace

As the clock turned to 9, some of the early voting totals from the primary elections became available. George Latimer leads Jamaal Bowman with 57.9 percent of the vote to Bowman's 42.1. Susan Cacace leads without 62 percent of the vote., according to the county Board of Elections website.

Polls are closed. Who will win? Bowman or Latimer?

At 9 p.m., polls closed. As results become available, they will be included here, notably in the 16th Congressional district Democratic primary between incumbent Jamaal Bowman and challenger George Latimer.

Turnout update at 7:45 p.m.

The current turnout number in Westchester County at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday night was 47,748, according to the Board of Elections.

There are 228,887 active Democrats in the Westchester part of New York's 16th Congressional district and 26,646 in the Bronx.

Westchester State Assembly Democratic nomination on the line

A Democratic primary between incumbent MaryJane Shimsky and Tom Abinanti is happening for voters in parts of Westchester in Assembly District 92. The victor will face Republican Alessandro Crocco in November.

Rockland State Assembly Democratic nomination at stake today

A Democratic primary between Aron Wieder and Eudson Francois is happening for Rockland County voters in Assembly District 97. The seat is currently held by John McGowan, who is running unopposed on the Republican side.

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.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman D NY-16, brings his hands together after casting his vote on the first day of early voting in Westchester, at the New Rochelle City Hall Annex on Beaufort Place in New Rochelle, June 15, 2024.

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.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer casts his early ballot in the primary election at Mount Vernon City Hall on Saturday, Jun 22, 2024. Latimer is running against Representative Jamaal Bowman for the 16th Congressional seat in New York in the Democratic Primary.

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 Jones, who 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

Susan Cacace and William Wagstaff III are running for Westchester County District Attorney.

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.