Jamaal Bowman reelected in 16th Congressional District, defeats Flisser
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, coasted to victory for a second term in Congress, beating former Scarsdale Mayor Miriam Flisser.
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman, coasted to victory for a second term in Congress, beating former Scarsdale Mayor Miriam Flisser.
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