It’s Primary day in NY. Here’s what you need to know.

WNYC News

The early summer sizzle is baking New York, but on Tuesday, the politics is lit. It's primary day, with contests open for congressional, state legislative, judicial and party elections. The marquee contest is the Democratic matchup between incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer in the 16th Congressional District. The candidates’ positions on Israel’s war in Gaza emerged early as an issue in the race, with Bowman calling Israel’s actions tantamount to genocide and Latimer voicing his staunch support for the Jewish state. But the head-to-head has also featured record ad spending, with notable support from Republican donors for Latimer, and endorsements from high-profile surrogates. These include U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont's U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (for Bowman) and former presidential candidate, Secretary of State and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton (for Latimer). Statewide, 102,883 voters cast ballots during the nine days of early voting, according to data from state elections officials. Read the full story on Gothamist.com