Jamaal Bowman

Jamaal Bowman

Democratic Party

U.S. House New York District 16

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

3

Predecessor

Eliot Engel

Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

Graduate

Mercy College

Other

Manhattanville College

Personal

Birthplace

New York, N.Y.

Profession

Educator

Contact

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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 (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 16th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.

Biography

Jamaal Bowman was born in New York, New York, and lives in Yonkers, New York. 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. Bowman founded Cornerstone Academy for Social Action.

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2023-2024

Bowman was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Education and the Workforce
• Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
• Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
• Energy, Ranking Member
• Space and Aeronautics

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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

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Key votes

See also: Key votes

Ballotpedia monitors legislation that receives a vote and highlights the ones that we consider to be key to understanding where elected officials stand on the issues. To read more about how we identify key votes, click here.

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.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Nay	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Nay	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.   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.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Nay	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Nay	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Nay	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Nay	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Nay	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Nay	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Yea	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Nay	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

Key votes(click to expand)

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.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Nay	Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act   The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (228-206)
Yea	American Rescue Plan Act of 2021   The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Yea	Inflation Reduction Act of 2022   The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 16, 2022, to address climate change, healthcare costs, and tax enforcement. Key features of the bill included a $369 billion investment to address energy security and climate change, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, allowing Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices, a 15% corporate minimum tax, a 1% stock buyback fee, and enhanced Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement, and an estimated $300 billion deficit reduction from 2022-2031. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-207)
Yea	Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act   The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 3617) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana, establish studies of legal marijuana sales, tax marijuana imports and production, and establish a process to expunge and review federal marijuana offenses. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (220-204)
Yea	For the People Act of 2021   The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-210)
Yea	Assault Weapons Ban of 2022   The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that sought to criminalize the knowing import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFD). The bill made exemptions for grandfathered SAWs and LCAFDs. It required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-213)
Nay	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (363-70)
Nay	James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023   The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended.	Passed (350-80)
Yea	American Dream and Promise Act of 2021   The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (228-197)
Yea	Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022   The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (342-88)
Yea	Chips and Science Act   The Chips and Science Act (H.R. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (243-187)
Yea	Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021   The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (218-211)
Yea	SAFE Banking Act of 2021   The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.	Passed (321-101)
Yea	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022   The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (260-171)
Yea	Equality Act   The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (224-206)
Yea	Respect for Marriage Act   The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (258-169)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023   The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (230-201)
Yea	Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act   The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 7688) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit individuals from selling consumer fuels at excessive prices during a proclaimed energy emergency. It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-207)
Yea	Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021   The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit the transfer of firearms between private parties unless a licensed firearm vendor conducted a background check on the recipient. The bill also provided for certain exceptions to this requirement. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-203)
Yea	Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act   The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (220-203)
Yea	Bipartisan Safer Communities Act   The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938) was a firearm regulation and mental health bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 25, 2022. Provisions of the bill included expanding background checks for individuals under the age of 21, providing funding for mental health services, preventing individuals who had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony in dating relationships from purchasing firearms for five years, providing funding for state grants to implement crisis intervention order programs, and providing funding for community-based violence prevention initiatives. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (234-193)
Yea	Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (232-197)
Yea	Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022   The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (225-201)

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

General election for U.S. House New York District 16

George Latimer defeated Miriam Flisser in the general election for U.S. House New York District 16 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Latimer (D)	71.7	125,835
		Miriam Flisser (R)	28.3	49,767

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 175,602
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jamaal Bowman (Working Families Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16

George Latimer defeated incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 16 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George Latimer	58.6	45,909
		Jamaal Bowman	41.4	32,440
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	38

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,387
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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)

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.

Endorsements

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Bowman received the following endorsements.

• U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (Independent)
• U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D)
• 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)
• U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (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
• Bend the Arc Jewish Action Inc. PAC
• 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
• New York City Democratic Socialists
• 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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jamaal Bowman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bowman's responses.

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:

“	#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. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more 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. Learn more MEDICARE FOR ALL Eliminate copays, deductibles and premiums for all Americans. Vision, dental, mental health, and long-term care. Expand Social Security. Learn more IMMIGRANT RIGHTS Abolish ICE. Take on Trump’s deportation machine. Fight for DREAMers, humane border policy, and a path to citizenship. Know your rights. Learn more WOMEN'S RIGHTS Pay equity. Defend Planned Parenthood and women’s health services. Reproductive justice. Learn more 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. Learn more PROGRESSIVE FOREIGN POLICY Diplomacy and Peace Over War Reduce Pentagon's War Budget 21st Century Marshall Plan Learn more STAND WITH SENIORS Expand Social Security. Cut Prescription Drug Prices in Half. Protect Pensions. Learn more 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 Learn more 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. Learn more FIGHT INEQUALITY 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.	”
—Jamaal Bowman’s campaign website (2020)

Campaign finance summary

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Jamaal Bowman campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House New York District 16	Withdrew general	$6,018,844	$6,014,392
2022	U.S. House New York District 16	Won general	$1,877,493	$1,933,450
2020	U.S. House New York District 16	Won general	$2,915,373	$2,837,899
Grand total			$10,811,710	$10,785,742
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Notable endorsements

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This section displays endorsements this individual made in elections within Ballotpedia's coverage scope.

Notable candidate endorsements by Jamaal Bowman

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Kamala D. Harris  source  (D, Working Families Party)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Lost General
Barbara Lee  source  (D)	U.S. Senate California (2024)	Primary	Lost Primary
Brandon Johnson  source  (Nonpartisan)	Mayor of Chicago (2023)	General Runoff	Won General Runoff
Jessica Cisneros  source  (D)	U.S. House Texas District 28 (2022)	Primary	Lost Primary Runoff

Noteworthy events

Misdemeanor charge (2023)

On October 26, 2023, Bowman pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of falsely pulling a fire alarm.

On September 30, 2023, Bowman was caught on camera pulling a fire alarm at the Cannon House Office Building.

“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.

Bowman's charges will be dropped in three months, contingent upon his payment of a $1,000 fine and issuance of an apology.

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.

"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.”

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.”

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.

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