George Latimer (New York politician)
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George Latimer | |
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9th County Executive of Westchester County | |
Assumed office January 1, 2018 | |
Deputy | Ken Jenkins |
Preceded by | Rob Astorino |
Member of the New York Senate from the 37th district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Suzi Oppenheimer |
Succeeded by | Shelley Mayer |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 91st district | |
In office January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Ronald Tocci |
Succeeded by | Steven Otis |
Personal details | |
Born | George Stephen Latimer November 22, 1953 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Fordham University (BA) New York University (MPA) |
Website | Campaign website |
George Stephen Latimer (born November 22, 1953) is an American politician serving as county executive of Westchester County, New York since 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the New York State Senate for the 37th District from 2013 to 2017. Latimer also served on the Rye city council, in the Westchester County legislature, and in the New York State Assembly. Latimer was elected Westchester County Executive in November 2017, defeating incumbent Republican Rob Astorino.[1]
In 2024, he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th Congressional District against incumbent Jamaal Bowman.
Early life[edit]
Latimer was born in Mount Vernon, New York on November 22, 1953, to Stanley and Loretta (née Miner) Latimer.[2] He attended local public schools. He graduated with a B.A. from Fordham University in the Bronx in 1974 and received a Master's Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from New York University's Wagner School in 1976.[2]
He worked for two decades as a marketing executive in the hospitality industry for major organizations, including subsidiaries of Nestle and ITT.[3]
Political career[edit]
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Early elections[edit]
Latimer first ran for public office in 1987; he won a seat on the Rye City Council, finishing first in a field of 6 major party candidates.[2] Latimer was elevated in 1991 to the Westchester County Board of Legislators, the first-ever Democrat to win the 7th District seat representing the City of Rye, Village of Larchmont, and Mamaroneck Town and Village. Latimer was re-elected in 1993, 1995, and 1997; in January 1998, Democrats won a majority of seats in the County Board for the first time in 90 years. Latimer was elected to chair the board, and was the first Democrat ever to do so. He was re-elected to his legislative seat in 1999, and served a second term as chairman from 2000 to 2001.[4]
Latimer did not seek a third term as chair in 2002, having been re-elected to a sixth term in the Westchester County Legislature. Westchester County Democrats elected him County Democratic Party Chairman in September 2002, where he served for a two-year term.[5]
New York State legislature[edit]
After re-election to the County Legislature in 2003, Latimer sought and won a seat in the New York State Assembly in 2004, serving until 2012. In the Assembly, Latimer represented the 91st District, which included the Sound Shore communities of New Rochelle, Rye Brook, and Port Chester alongside the communities of his County Legislative District.
Latimer served in the New York State Senate from 2013 to 2017. Upon the retirement of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D) in January 2012, Latimer, a Democrat, ran for the New York State Senate in the 37th District against Republican Bob Cohen. Latimer won the 2012, 2014, and 2016 elections for the seat.[6][7][8] Latimer won a third term, defeating Killian by 56% to 44%.[9]
Westchester County Executive[edit]
In 2017, Latimer challenged incumbent Republican Rob Astorino for Westchester County Executive.
During the campaign, Astorino called for Latimer to "step down from the state Senate's Education Committee because he missed the state budget vote..."[10] The Latimer campaign, in turn, accused Astorino of receiving a sweetheart deal on a Rolex watch due to his relationship with a businessman who had pleaded guilty to fraud charges; Latimer's campaign called for Astorino's resignation based on the allegations.[11][12]
Latimer defeated Astorino by 14 points despite being outspent over 3-to-1 by Astorino's campaign.[13][1]
On November 2, 2021, Latimer was re-elected to a second term as County Executive.[14]
As County Executive, Latimer is considering purchasing the land around Pocantico Lake Park to create a new county park.[15]
2024 congressional campaign[edit]
In December 2023, Latimer announced that he was running for the United States House of Representatives in 2024, challenging incumbent Jamaal Bowman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 16th congressional district.[16]
Electoral results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | George S. Latimer | 26,978 | 64.3 | |
Independence | George S. Latimer | 1,214 | 2.9 | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 721 | 1.7 | |
Total | George S. Latimer | 28,913 | 68.9 | |
Republican | Vincent J. Malfetano | 12,257 | 29.2 | |
Conservative | Vincent J. Malfetano | 793 | 1.9 | |
Total | Vincent J. Malfetano | 13,050 | 31.1 | |
Total votes | 41,963 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | George S. Latimer | 19,521 | 89.4 | |
Independence | George S. Latimer | 1,410 | 6.5 | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 899 | 4.1 | |
Total | George S. Latimer (incumbent) | 21,830 | 100.0 | |
Total votes | 21,830 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | George S. Latimer | 29,105 | 65.1 | |
Independence | George S. Latimer | 1,754 | 3.9 | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 1,027 | 2.3 | |
Total | George S. Latimer (incumbent) | 31,886 | 71.3 | |
Republican | Rob Blagi | 11,850 | 26.5 | |
Conservative | Rob Blagi | 966 | 2.2 | |
Total | Rob Blagi | 12,816 | 28.7 | |
Total votes | 44,702 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | George S. Latimer | 18,704 | 59.9 | |
Independence | George S. Latimer | 1,531 | 4.9 | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 977 | 3.1 | |
Total | George S. Latimer (incumbent) | 21,212 | 68.0 | |
Republican | Bill Reed | 8,759 | 28.1 | |
Conservative | Bill Reed | 1,246 | 4.0 | |
Total | Bill Reed | 10,005 | 32.0 | |
Total votes | 31,217 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | George S. Latimer | 61,010 | 51.3 | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 3,226 | 2.7 | |
Total | George S. Latimer | 64,236 | 54.0 | |
Republican | Bob Cohen | 48,125 | 40.5 | |
Conservative | Bob Cohen | 4,522 | 3.8 | |
Independence | Bob Cohen | 1,927 | 1.6 | |
Total | Bob Cohen | 54,574 | 46.0 | |
Write-ins | Write-in | 40 | negligible | |
Total votes | 118,850 | 100 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | George S. Latimer | 34,850 | 47.7 | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 3,242 | 4.4 | |
Total | George S. Latimer (incumbent) | 38,092 | 52.2 | |
Republican | Joseph L. Dillon | 29,151 | 39.9 | |
Conservative | Joseph L. Dillon | 4,572 | 6.2 | |
Independence | Joseph L. Dillon | 1,190 | 1.6 | |
Total | Joseph L. Dillon | 34,913 | 47.8 | |
Write-ins | Write-in | 28 | negligible | |
Total votes | 73,033 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | George S. Latimer | 69,420 | 52.8 | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 2,815 | 2.1 | |
Women's Equality | George S. Latimer | 881 | 0.7 | |
Total | George S. Latimer (incumbent) | 73,116 | 55.7 | |
Republican | Julie Killian | 50,713 | 38.6 | |
Conservative | Julie Killian | 5,216 | 4.0 | |
Independence | Julie Killian | 1,809 | 1.4 | |
Reform | Julie Killian | 426 | 0.3 | |
Total | Julie Killian | 58,164 | 44.3 | |
Write-ins | Write-in | 119 | negligible | |
Total votes | 131,399 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | George S. Latimer | 24,466 | 62.6 | |
Democratic | Ken Jenkins | 14,316 | 36.7 | |
Total votes | 39,057 | 100.0 |
2017 Westchester County Executive election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
Democratic | George S. Latimer | 116,834 | 53.2% | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 4,034 | 1.8% | |
Independence | George S. Latimer | 2,214 | 1.0% | |
Women's Equality | George S. Latimer | 960 | 0.4% | |
Reform | George S. Latimer | 231 | 0.1% | |
Total | George S. Latimer | 124,273 | 56.6% | |
Republican | Rob Astorino | 82,929 | 37.8% | |
Conservative | Rob Astorino | 12,441 | 5.7% | |
Total | Rob Astorino (incumbent) | 95,370 | 43.4% | |
Majority | 28,903 | 13.2% | ||
Totals | 219,643 | 100.0% | ||
Democratic gain from Republican |
2021 Westchester County Executive election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
Democratic | George S. Latimer | 89,277 | 58% | |
Working Families | George S. Latimer | 5,556 | 4% | |
Total | George S. Latimer (incumbent) | 94,833 | 62% | |
Republican | Christine Sculti | 56,136 | 37% | |
Conservative | Christine Sculti | 1,933 | 1% | |
Total | Christine Sculti | 58,069 | 38% | |
Totals | 152,902 | 100.0% | ||
Democratic hold |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "George Latimer wins Westchester County executive race". lohud.com. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ a b c Reisman, Phil (October 15, 2019). "George Latimer: Lawn Ranger". City & State NY. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "State Sen. Latimer's Rye house in foreclosure". LoHud. December 20, 2014. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ "The Hottest Race for the NY State Senate: George Latimer vs. Bob Cohen". The Huffington Post. December 18, 2012. Retrieved May 15, 2016.
- ^ Westchester County Archives, Westchester County Executive, retrieved August 3, 2007
- ^ "Latimer defeats Cohen; incumbents cruise". Newsday.
- ^ Ganga, Elizabeth. "Republican Dillon concedes in 37th Senate District race against Latimer". The Journal News.
- ^ "Latimer, Killian face off in heated Senate race". lohud.com. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ Westchester County Board of Elections. "2016 General Election Canvass Book" (PDF). Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ Lungariello, Mark (October 30, 2017). "Astorino says Latimer should step down from education post". LoHud.com. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "After Rob Astorino donor testimony, George Latimer camp calls for resignation". lohud.com. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ "Rolex at center of call for Astorino to resign". Politico PRO. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Astorino outspends Latimer as campaign winds down". lohud.com. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Latimer Easily Wins Second Term as County Executive". www.theexaminernews.com. November 3, 2021.
- ^ Seaman, Barrett (July 10, 2022). "County Weighs Bid for Disputed Pocantico Lake Property". The Hudson Indy Westchester's Rivertowns News -. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ Fandos, Nicholas (December 6, 2023). "Bowman Is Latest House Democrat to Face a Primary Over Israel Stance". The New York Times. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "2004 New York State Assembly election results" (PDF). Elections.NY.gov.
- ^ "2006 New York State Assembly election results" (PDF). Elections.NY.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 22, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- ^ "2008 New York State Assembly election results" (PDF). Elections.NY.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 14, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- ^ "2010 New York State Assembly election results" (PDF). Elections.NY.gov.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 2012 General Election Canvass Book, Westchester County, p. 292.
- ^ 2014 General Election Canvass Book, Westchester County, p. 494.
- ^ 2016 General Election Canvass Book, Westchester County, p. 263.
- ^ "2017 primary election results" (PDF). CitizenParticipation.Westchestergov.com. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
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