Meet New York's incoming Congressmembers

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — In the wake of the 2024 General Election, New Yorkers voted some new faces into the U.S. House of Representatives. According to the Associated Press, Districts 16, 19, and 22 will have new sitting Congressmembers.

US House District 16: George Latimer (Democrat)

Lifelong Westchester resident George Latimer built his reputation by fighting for families and advancing Democratic values. Achievements include cutting regressive taxes, defending civil rights, and investing in infrastructure to improve the county, according to his campaign website. He said his support for marriage equality, reproductive rights, and gun safety helped transform Westchester into a blue firewall to withstand red waves. His platform prioritized uplifting communities, protecting democracy, and keeping neighborhoods safe. He also advocates for environmental protection and immigration reform, aiming to make his district a progressive leader. He defeated sitting Democratic Congressmember Jamaal Bowman in the June primary and Republican Miriam Flisser in the general.

US House District 19: Josh Riley (Democrat)

Native Upstate New Yorker Josh Riley ran to push back against corrupt politicians and corporate interests. Rejecting corporate PAC money, he said on his website that his campaign centered issues like cutting middle-class taxes, defending abortion rights, and expanding healthcare access. His priorities also include tackling gun violence, supporting small farmers, protecting Social Security, and creating opportunities for people with disabilities. Calling for public safety and labor empowerment, Riley aims to follow an Upstate agenda. Although the Associated Press called the race with incumbent Republican Congressmember Marcus Molinaro for Riley, the 50.5% to 49.5% margin could trigger a recount. New York election law includes a provision for a manual recount in races where the margin of victory is .5% or less.

US House District 22: John Mannion (Democrat)

Defeating incumbent Republican Congressmember Brandon Williams, Mannion focused on affordability, reproductive rights, education, healthcare, and the environment. His campaign website said that his work brought Micron to Syracuse, promising 60,000 high-paying local jobs, and he pushed for middle-class tax cuts and property tax relief. A former science teacher and labor leader, Mannion also led efforts to create a new police department at Syracuse airport for passenger safety and backed laws safeguarding women’s healthcare choices.

U.S. House District 4

In the election for the fourth Congressional District seat, Democrat Laura Gillen currently leads incumbent Republican Congressmember Anthony D'Esposito, according to the Associated Press. The race has not yet been called, though Gillen leads by some 6,000 votes with 98% of votes counted.