BIOGUIDE L000606 · FEC H4NY16087
George Latimer
U.S. Representative, NY-16 (since 2025); former Westchester County Executive (2018–2025)DINCUMBENT
- Race
- U.S. House · New York's 16th District
- Result
- George Latimer, projected winner
- Opponent
- Joseph Cinquemani (R)
- Research
- In depth
Party line16 votes tracked
Broke with Democrats on
- CLARITY Act — digital asset market structure voted yes
- GENIUS Act — stablecoin regulation voted yes
With party = voted the same way as most Democrats who voted.
Said vs. did7 statements · 16 votes
committed to ensuring clinic access and defending healthcare providers who offer reproductive services, and if elected will seek to secure these rights and protections by voting for the Women's Health Protection Act. Additionally, in Congress, George will fight back against any efforts to pass a national abortion ban, he will advocate for expanding access to contraception and preserving options such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) to empower individuals in family planning decisions.
Protect legal access to abortion
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committed to ensuring clinic access and defending healthcare providers who offer reproductive services, and if elected will seek to secure these rights and protections by voting for the Women's Health Protection Act. Additionally, in Congress, George will fight back against any efforts to pass a national abortion ban, he will advocate for expanding access to contraception and preserving options such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) to empower individuals in family planning decisions.
Latimer says he will fight national abortion bans and vote for the Women's Health Protection Act to protect clinic access and reproductive rights.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Latimer will continue to prioritize keeping our communities safe by advocating for gun reform including an assault weapons ban and universal background checks.
Latimer supports an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, and ERPOs (state 'red flag' orders) to temporarily restrict firearm access for people in crisis.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
George will be an advocate for combating climate change, investing in renewable energy sources to transition away from fossil fuels, and creating sustainable green jobs... he will support passing a Green New Deal.
Latimer says he will advocate for renewable energy investment and support a Green New Deal.[5]
Latimer will maintain his commitment to push for the implementation of policies that address the root causes of the housing crisis, which includes incentivizing the construction of affordable housing units... as well as protecting renters' rights, and expanding access to homeownership opportunities for low and middle-income families.
Latimer's platform commits to 'protecting renters' rights' alongside incentivizing affordable housing construction.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
George will continue to stand with Israel and support its rights of existence, stability, self-defense, and peace – and will advocate for a two-state solution among Israelis and Palestinians.
Latimer says he will continue to stand with Israel's right to self-defense while advocating for a two-state solution.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
As a candidate for Congress, Latimer firmly advocates for supporting comprehensive immigration reform... George will prioritize accelerating work permits for immigrants to contribute to our economy while creating a fair and accessible path to citizenship.
Latimer supports comprehensive immigration reform focused on work permits and a path to citizenship rather than expanded enforcement, and says he helped house asylum seekers as County Executive.[5]
Cosponsored H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (119th Congress), which would raise the federal minimum wage.
Documented position[9]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- NOSAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).[10]
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESWar Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization.[12]
- YESWar Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.[13]
No statement on this issue in our sources.
- YESResolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.[14]
Biography
Latimer is a Westchester native who worked as a marketing executive before more than three decades in elected office: Rye City Council, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, the State Assembly, the State Senate, and Westchester County Executive from 2018. He won the 2024 Democratic primary over incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman and has represented NY-16 since January 2025, winning re-election on November 3, 2026. He serves on the House Foreign Affairs and Small Business Committees and has introduced bills on election interference, small-business research funding, and electric-vehicle battery safety.[1][2][3][4]
George Latimer was born November 22, 1953, in Mount Vernon, New York, and describes himself as a third-generation Westchester native, according to his official biography.[2][4] He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1970, earned a B.A. from Fordham University in 1974 (history and theology, per Ballotpedia), and received a Master of Public Administration from New York University's Wagner School in 1976.[2][4] He worked for more than 20 years as a marketing executive at corporate subsidiaries of Nestle and ITT, according to his official biography; Ballotpedia also lists Benchmark Hospitality.[2][4]
Latimer won his first race for public office in 1987, a seat on the Rye City Council.[4] In 1991 he was elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators, becoming the first Democrat to win the 7th District seat, and he served until 2004, including as Minority Leader and as the board's first Democratic chairman.[4] He was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2004 and, according to his official biography, authored more than 20 new laws there.[2][4] In November 2012 he was elected to the State Senate, representing the 37th District, and served until 2017.[2][4]
Latimer was elected Westchester County Executive in 2017 and took office in January 2018 as the county's ninth County Executive; he was re-elected in November 2021.[2][4] He defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the June 25, 2024 Democratic primary, 58.6% to 41.4%, and won the general election that November over Republican Miriam Flisser, 71.3% to 28.3%.[2] In the House he serves on the Foreign Affairs and Small Business Committees and belongs to the Congressional Labor Caucus, Congressional Reproductive Freedom Caucus, Equality Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, and Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition.[3] He won re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election with 75.7% of the vote to Joseph Cinquemani's 24%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1]
Recent votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilitiesH. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–1 · Republicans 4–207 |
| 2026-02-11 | With partyvoted yes | Resolution disapproving tariffs on CanadaH.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–1 · Republicans 6–210 |
| 2026-02-03 | With partyvoted no | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government fundingH.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 21–193 · Republicans 196–21 |
| 2026-01-08 | With partyvoted yes | Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extensionH.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–0 · Republicans 17–196 |
| 2025-12-17 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on VenezuelaH. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 208–1 · Republicans 3–212 |
| 2025-12-10 | With partyvoted yes | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · roll call ↗Democrats 115–94 · Republicans 197–18 |
| 2025-11-18 | With partyvoted yes | Epstein Files Transparency ActH.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–0 · Republicans 216–1 |
| 2025-11-12 | With partyvoted no | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · roll call ↗Democrats 6–207 · Republicans 216–2 |
Showing the 8 most recent of 16 votes.
All 16 recorded votes
| Date | Party line | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilitiesH. Con. Res. 86 · Passed 215–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–1 · Republicans 4–207The resolution directs the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran that Congress has not authorized, invoking the War Powers Resolution. It passed the House with support from Democrats and a number of Republicans. |
| 2026-02-11 | With partyvoted yes | Resolution disapproving tariffs on CanadaH.J. Res. 72 · Passed 219–211 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–1 · Republicans 6–210The resolution terminates the national emergency the President declared in February 2025 to justify a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada, ending that tariff if it becomes law. It passed with a bipartisan majority, including several Republicans who broke with the administration on trade policy. |
| 2026-02-03 | With partyvoted no | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — full-year government fundingH.R. 7148 · Passed 217–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 21–193 · Republicans 196–21The bill provides full-year discretionary appropriations for federal agencies for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, replacing the stopgap funding enacted after the fall 2025 shutdown. It sets spending levels across defense and non-defense programs through September 2026. |
| 2026-01-08 | With partyvoted yes | Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extensionH.R. 1834 · Passed 230–196 · roll call ↗Democrats 213–0 · Republicans 17–196The bill extends for additional years the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that were expanded in 2021 and had lapsed at the end of 2025, lowering health-insurance premiums for people who buy coverage on ACA marketplaces. It passed with support from nearly all Democrats and a small group of Republicans. |
| 2025-12-17 | With partyvoted yes | War Powers Resolution on VenezuelaH. Con. Res. 64 · Failed 211–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 208–1 · Republicans 3–212The resolution would have directed the President to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that Congress had not authorized. It failed after U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels off Venezuela had raised questions in Congress about the administration's legal authority for military action in the region. |
| 2025-12-10 | With partyvoted yes | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — final passageS. 1071 · Passed 312–112 · roll call ↗Democrats 115–94 · Republicans 197–18The fiscal year 2026 NDAA authorizes roughly $900 billion in defense spending, including a pay raise for service members and funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and missile-defense programs. It also sets policy on military personnel, procurement, and other Defense Department programs for the year. |
| 2025-11-18 | With partyvoted yes | Epstein Files Transparency ActH.R. 4405 · Passed 427–1 · roll call ↗Democrats 211–0 · Republicans 216–1The bill directs the Department of Justice to publicly release its investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days, while allowing redactions to protect victim identities, ongoing investigations, and law enforcement techniques. It passed with near-unanimous support. |
| 2025-11-12 | With partyvoted no | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — shutdown-ending voteH.R. 5371 · Passed 222–209 · roll call ↗Democrats 6–207 · Republicans 216–2The bill reopened the federal government after a 43-day shutdown by funding most agencies through January 30, 2026, and providing full-year funding for a smaller group of agencies through September 2026. It also reversed shutdown-related federal layoffs and funded SNAP benefits retroactively. |
| 2025-07-17 | Against partyvoted yes | CLARITY Act — digital asset market structureH.R. 3633 · Passed 294–134 · roll call ↗Democrats 78–134 · Republicans 216–0The CLARITY Act creates a regulatory framework dividing oversight of digital assets between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It sets registration and disclosure requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other digital-asset intermediaries. |
| 2025-07-17 | Against partyvoted yes | GENIUS Act — stablecoin regulationS. 1582 · Passed 308–122 · roll call ↗Democrats 102–110 · Republicans 206–12The GENIUS Act creates a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to hold reserves backing their tokens on a one-to-one basis and to comply with new disclosure and licensing rules. It was the first major piece of cryptocurrency legislation enacted into federal law. |
| 2025-07-03 | With partyvoted no | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passageH.R. 1 · Passed 218–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–212 · Republicans 218–2H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, extends and expands the 2017 tax cuts, adds new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and seniors, and raises the cap on state and local tax deductions. It increases border security and defense spending while cutting projected Medicaid and SNAP spending and adding new work requirements; President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025. |
| 2025-06-12 | With partyvoted no | Rescissions Act of 2025H.R. 4 · Passed 214–212 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–208 · Republicans 214–4The Rescissions Act canceled about $9 billion in previously approved federal spending, mostly for foreign aid programs and for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It was the first rescissions package Congress had approved in decades. |
| 2025-05-22 | With partyvoted no | One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passageH.R. 1 · Passed 215–214 · roll call ↗Democrats 0–212 · Republicans 215–2H.R. 1 extends and modifies the 2017 individual and business tax cuts, creates new deductions for tips and overtime pay, and increases spending on border security and defense. It also reduces projected spending on Medicaid and food-assistance programs and adds new work requirements for some recipients. |
| 2025-04-10 | With partyvoted no | SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registrationH.R. 22 · Passed 220–208 · roll call ↗Democrats 4–208 · Republicans 216–0The SAVE Act would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in person when registering to vote in federal elections. It also directs states to establish procedures to remove noncitizens identified on voter rolls. |
| 2025-03-11 | With partyvoted no | Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025H.R. 1968 · Passed 217–213 · roll call ↗Democrats 1–212 · Republicans 216–1The bill funded the federal government through the remainder of fiscal year 2025, largely at prior-year spending levels, averting a shutdown ahead of a March 14 deadline. It also extended several expiring health and other program authorizations. |
| 2025-01-22 | With partyvoted no | Laken Riley Act — final passageS. 5 · Passed 263–156 · roll call ↗Democrats 46–156 · Republicans 217–0The Laken Riley Act requires the Department of Homeland Security to detain undocumented immigrants who are arrested, charged, or convicted for theft, burglary, or certain violent crimes. It also allows state attorneys general to sue the federal government over certain immigration enforcement decisions. |
On the record
Official actions: bills, executive acts, filings and court records.
- actionServes on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Small Business, 119th Congress.[15]
- bill2026-03-11 · Introduced the POINT Act (Protecting Our Integrity and Nation from Tyranny Act) on March 11, 2026, to prevent the President or any executive-branch agent from attempting to influence or prevent the administration of a U.S. election.[16]
- bill2026-01-23 · Introduced the SBIR Administrative Funding Act on January 23, 2026, to support long-term agency planning and coordination for the Small Business Innovation Research program.[17]
- bill2026-01-23 · Introduced the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Safety Act of 2026 with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on January 23, 2026, bipartisan legislation to reduce the risk of injury and death from EV and hybrid battery fires.[18]
- bill2026-08-13 · Co-sponsored the Families Deserve to Know Act with Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), introduced August 13, 2026, which would require ICE to notify a detained person's family of a death or medical emergency in custody.[19]
In their own words
Priorities
- "George Latimer understands it is only by lifting each other up that we all rise together... addressing the availability of affordable housing has been and will continue to remain a top priority."[5]
- "Latimer will continue to prioritize keeping our communities safe by advocating for gun reform including an assault weapons ban and universal background checks."[5]
- "George will be an advocate for combating climate change, investing in renewable energy sources to transition away from fossil fuels, and creating sustainable green jobs."[5]
- "George is deeply committed to continue these efforts and can assure you that he will protect Medicare and Social Security from being dismantled."[5]
Campaign money$514K raised · 62% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $314K
- PACs & committees $190K
Largest committee contributions
- Machinists Non Partisan Political League of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers PAC$10K
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action League PAC$10K
- American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees P E O P L E PAC$10K
- New York Life Insurance Company Political Action Committee PAC$10K
- Carpenters Legislative Improvement Committee United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners PAC$10K
- American Association for Justice Political Action Committee (AAJ PAC) PAC$7,500
- National Elevator Constructors PAC/ Intn'l Union of Elevator Constructors (NEC PAC) PAC$7,500
- Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Political Action Committee PAC$7,000
- National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Political Action Comm PAC$6,000
- American Hospital Association PAC PAC$5,500
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/george-latimer
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 15 of 458 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (7), Foreign affairs & defense (6), Education & families (2)
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
What it does: Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts against Israel.
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 33–167, Republicans 203–2
Sep 3, 2026Official record ↗
Main Street Act
What it does: Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street Act This bill lessens and otherwise modifies banking regulations, including those regarding institution formation, supervision by federal financial regulators, and ban…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 56–154, Republicans 213–1
Jul 21, 2026Official record ↗
Amendment (Boebert) to H.R. 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
A yes vote supported an H.R. 8800 amendment that strikes section 518, a pilot program using voice-based risk assessment technology to identify servicemembers for drug testing. (AI-written)
What it does: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 175–37, Republicans 90–123
Jul 21, 2026Official record ↗
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- No
With most of their party · Passed 214–212 · Yes 214–No 212 · Democrats 0–211, Republicans 214–0
Jun 9, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act
With most of their party · Failed 214–217 · Yes 214–No 217 · Democrats 214–0, Republicans 0–216
Feb 11, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 217–215 · Yes 217–No 215 · Democrats 0–214, Republicans 216–1
Feb 25, 2025Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 215–215 · Yes 215–No 215 · Democrats 213–0, Republicans 2–214
Jan 22, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 213–213 · Yes 213–No 213 · Democrats 211–0, Republicans 2–212
Jun 4, 2025Official record ↗
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.New York's 16th District U.S. House election results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 2.George Latimer (New York) — Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 3.Committees and Caucuses · Office of Rep. George Latimer Official record
- 4.About George Latimer · Office of Rep. George Latimer Official record
- 5.George Latimer (New York) — Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 6.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
- 7.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
- 8.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-01-22 Official record
- 9.H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (Raise the Wage Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
- 10.Roll call: SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
- 11.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
- 12.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-12-17 Official record
- 13.Roll call: War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-06-03 Official record
- 14.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record
- 15.Committees and Caucuses · Office of Rep. George Latimer Official record
- 16.Rep. Latimer Introduces Bill to Prevent President from Interfering in Administration of Elections · Office of Rep. George Latimer · 2026-03-11 Official record
- 17.Rep. Latimer Introduces Bill to Strengthen Small Business Innovation Research Program · Office of Rep. George Latimer · 2026-01-23 Official record
- 18.Rep. Latimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Electric Vehicle Battery Fires · Office of Rep. George Latimer · 2026-01-23 Official record
- 19.Reps. Torres and Latimer Introduce Families Deserve to Know Act · Office of Rep. Ritchie Torres · 2026-08-13 Official record