George Latimer

Liberal

Democrat

House Representative

New York - District 16

Current Position: US House Representative NY-16

Running For: House Representative - District 16

Policy Positions

Against privatizing Medicare and Social Security; supports protecting, strengthening, and expanding these programs
For affordable housing as a fundamental right; supports incentivizing construction of affordable housing units, protecting renters' rights, and expanding homeownership access for low- and middle-income families

For the Green New Deal to address climate change, transition away from fossil fuels, and invest in renewable energy

For abortion rights; supports the Women's Health Protection Act, opposes a national abortion ban, advocates for expanding access to contraception and preserving IVF options, and signed the Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act protecting access to reproductive health clinics
Against gay conversion therapy; banned it as Westchester County Executive

For expanding voting access through early voting, mail-in ballots, and awareness campaigns; supports protecting election workers from harassment and intimidation and upholding judicial independence

For Ukraine aid; advocates for continued assistance to Ukraine against Russian aggression
For Israel's right to exist and self-defense; supports a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians; voted for the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act imposing sanctions on ICC officials investigating Israeli officials
For NATO and maintaining U.S. commitment to the alliance
For comprehensive immigration reform including accelerating work permits for immigrants, creating a path to citizenship, and limiting local cooperation with federal investigations of undocumented workers (signed Immigrant Protection Act as County Executive)

For gun control; supports an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) to temporarily restrict firearm access for individuals in crisis; as County Executive, banned gun shows on public property
For enhanced police accountability measures to build trust and transparency between law enforcement and communities