George S. LatimerGeorge S. Latimer

As a New York state senator, he also voted in favor of the SAFE Act—New York’s historic effort to restrict assault weapons, close gun show loopholes, institute a stringent background check procedure on gun sales, prevent guns from getting into the hands of people who posed risks to themselves or others, and increase penalties for perpetrators of domestic violence.

Rep. George Latimer has been a friend of the U.S.-Israel relationship in his first term representing a Westchester County-based district. In one of his first votes in Congress, the Foreign Affairs Committee member voted to sanction the International Criminal Court for its targeting of Israel. Latimer also cosponsored the U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership Act and the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act.

Incumbent

Every endorsed candidate voted for the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a Teamsters-backed bill that would streamline the process for newly organized workers who are working to secure their first collective bargaining agreement. "It's an honor to support this bipartisan group of incumbents, because the Faster Labor Contracts Act is a gamechanger, and it will empower workers more than any federal law that's been passed since the New Deal," said Thomas Gesualdi, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16. "Support for this bill is a litmus test for whether a member of Congress actually supports the American worker, and every one of our endorsed candidates passed that test with flying colors."

Endorsed by Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC

George Latimer is running for election in New York’s 16th congressional district.