It’s official, John. A challenger just announced that he’s running against Jamaal Bowman for Congress in New York's 16th Congressional District. And with candidate registration forms filed with the Federal Elections Commission, the primary election in NY-16 is officially on.

This might be Jamaal’s first challenger, but it’s likely not his last. We know that Jamaal is going to be attacked this election for his outspoken support of Medicare for All, canceling student loan debt, and a Green New Deal. NY-16 might be a Democratic district, but he is anything but “safe”.

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In order to help us prepare for the primary ahead, and to show the power of the progressive movement backing Jamaal, we need to raise as much as possible in these first few days. Will you split a $3 with Jamaal and Justice Democrats to show this primary challenger that the progressive movement stands with Jamaal? Jamaal’s campaign set a goal to raise $20,000 in 48 hours — we’re hoping you can chip in at this critical time.

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We need to take this seriously. Last cycle, the Squad faced primary challengers backed by Republican donors, dark money, and corporate PAC dollars. We came too close to losing outspoken voices in Congress, and with more Justice Democrats in Congress, our progressive coalition is an even bigger target.

Status quo Democrats and Republicans would love nothing more than for Jamaal to stop speaking truth to power in Congress. But we can’t afford to lose Jamaal Bowman to a primary challenge.

Jamaal fought special interest groups and establishment dollars, to defeat a corporate incumbent, and represent the voices of working people in NY-16 in Congress. We did it once, and with your help — we can do it again.

Please split a contribution with Justice Democrats and Jamaal Bowman’s campaign so we can have the resources to respond to this news. We knew a challenger was coming, but now that he is here, we have to fight hard.

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In solidarity,

Justice Democrats

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