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George S. Latimer
Democratic · Incumbent
U.S. representative since 2025; former Westchester County executive.
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issues on record
Stances
Taxes
Not on record
New York should raise taxes on its highest earners to pay for public programs.
Raise
Don’t raise
Bail
Not on record
Judges should have more power to hold people in jail before trial.
More power
No change
Immigration
Stay out
Local police should stay out of federal immigration enforcement.
Stay out
Take part
In June 2025 Latimer signed a letter urging Albany to pass the New York for All Act, which would bar state and local resources, including police, from being used for federal immigration enforcement. As Westchester County Executive in 2018 he signed a county law limiting county police help with civil immigration enforcement.
Office of Rep. Nydia Velázquez · 2025-06-10
Velázquez Leads NY House Democrats Urging Passage of New York for All Act
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Westfair Business Journal · 2018-03-20
Westchester County Executive signs Immigrant Protection Act into law
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Climate deadlines
Not on record
New York should keep its climate law's current deadlines, with no more delays.
Hold
Don’t hold
Abortion
Keep
Abortion should stay legal and accessible in New York as it is today.
Keep
Restrict
Latimer cosponsored the Women's Health Protection Act of 2025, which would limit restrictions on abortion services. His campaign platform says he will oppose any national abortion ban.
Congress.gov · 2025-06-24
H.R.12 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2025: Cosponsors
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latimerforny.com (campaign site)
Priorities - George Latimer for Congress
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This is from 2025. It may not be their position today.
Drafted from the source. Not yet checked by a person.
Charter schools
Not on record
New York should allow more charter schools.
Allow more
Keep cap
On the ballot
NYS Board of Elections · 2026-10-07
General Election Ballot Certification (Oct 7, 2026)
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