Jamaal Bowman Upsets Rep. Engel In N.Y. Democratic Primary

Jamaal Bowman Upsets Rep. Engel In N.Y. Democratic Primary

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Jamaal Bowman, a principal from the 16th District Middle School, defeated incumbent Eliot Engel in the New York primary, largely due to increased support from the Black Lives Matter movement and endorsements from prominent figures like Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The election results were delayed as the State Board of Elections took extra time to verify mail-in and in-person ballots. Bowman's victory is almost certain as the 16th district is heavily Democratic, with no Republicans running.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who did Jamaal Bowman defeat in the 16th District election?

Elizabeth Warren

Eliot Engel

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

Bernie Sanders

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which movement significantly boosted Jamaal Bowman's popularity?

Me Too Movement

Occupy Wall Street

March for Our Lives

Black Lives Matter

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What was the main reason for the delay in the New York primary results?

Lack of volunteers

Weather conditions

Technical issues with voting machines

Cross-referencing mail-in and in-person ballots

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area does the 16th district include?

Southern Westchester County and the Bronx

Long Island and Harlem

Queens and Staten Island

Manhattan and Brooklyn

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the political leaning of New York's 16th district?

Republican

Independent

Democratic

Libertarian