New York Primary Election Results: 16th Congressional District
New York Primary Election Results: 16th Congressional District
The Associated Press expects a delay in vote tabulation and race calls because a large number of voters cast absentee ballots. In New York City, election officials said they will begin counting absentee ballots the week of July 6. Precincts reporting figures are not shown.
Democratic Primary
Eliot Engel faces one of the stiffest challenges of his decades-long career as Jamaal Bowman rides a wave of progressive support. Hillary Clinton, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi lined up behind Mr. Engel, while Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders backed Mr. Bowman.
| County | Bowman | Engel | Rpt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | 27,346 | 22,891 | 100% |
| Bronx | 22,021 | 13,258 | 100% |
Conservative Party Primary
| Candidate |
|---|
| Winner Winner McManus Patrick McManus Uncontested |
Working Families Party Primary
| Candidate |
|---|
| Winner Winner Schaeffer Kenneth Schaeffer Uncontested |
Our reporters are providing real-time updates.
Six weeks later, we have results from two New York races: Representative Carolyn Maloney and Ritchie Torres, a city councilman, have won their primary battles. Read more ›
Jamaal Bowman has won a stunning victory over Representative Eliot L. Engel of New York in a Democratic primary, defeating the 16-term incumbent. Read more ›
Why is N.Y.C. delaying the count? We’re still waiting for an official answer. But it’s likely the Board of Elections is overwhelmed with more absentee ballots than usual. New York results ›
Our reporters are providing real-time updates.
Six weeks later, we have results from two New York races: Representative Carolyn Maloney and Ritchie Torres, a city councilman, have won their primary battles. Read more ›
Jamaal Bowman has won a stunning victory over Representative Eliot L. Engel of New York in a Democratic primary, defeating the 16-term incumbent. Read more ›
Why is N.Y.C. delaying the count? We’re still waiting for an official answer. But it’s likely the Board of Elections is overwhelmed with more absentee ballots than usual. New York results ›
The New York City Board of Elections said today that Staten Island will begin counting absentee ballots on July 6, and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx on July 8.
New York law says absentee ballots can’t be opened and counted until a week after Election Day. That means Wednesday would have been the earliest they could have been counted.
