NEW YORK CITY – In a story that sounds straight out of a political drama, Rep. Jamaal Bowman is now turning to his supporters for financial help after his crushing primary defeat to Westchester County Executive George Latimer. According to the New York Post, Bowman, a member of the left-leaning “Squad,” is not just licking his wounds—he’s begging for cash to pay off his campaign debts.
The race, which made history as the most expensive House primary ever, saw Bowman spending over $5.3 million, with more than $1.3 million going towards TV and digital ads in just June alone.
Despite this, his campaign ended up in the red, with debts exceeding $141,000 as of the last FEC filing.
In a desperate email to donors, Bowman painted himself as the victim of a massive spending spree by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which reportedly dropped $14.5 million to unseat him. “AIPAC spent more money against us than any other House primary – ever,” Bowman complained, adding that this financial onslaught left his campaign strapped for cash.
As he prepares to exit the political stage, Bowman is asking for a few more dollars to help retire his campaign debt. But with the extent of his financial woes still unclear, it seems like he might be asking for more than just a little help from his friends.
Credit: New York Post.
