Show Us the Money

Rep. George Latimer has raised $482,099 for his 2026 congressional campaign finance effort in New York's 16th District. Individual donors contributed $297,231, while political committees added $175,308. Latimer carried $192,654 in cash from his 2024 race into the current cycle but has spent more than he has raised so far, leaving him with $86,920 cash on hand as of June 3. He reported no candidate loans or personal contributions.

Political committees and PACs account for roughly 36% of Latimer's 2026 fundraising. He received no direct party contributions in the current cycle. His campaign also transferred $4,500 to an authorized committee during the period.

Candidate Rankings

Latimer's $482,099 haul ranks well below the state's top fundraisers. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads New York's 2026 congressional fundraising with $31,095,335 raised in her 14th District race, carrying $15,939,145 in cash on hand. Hakeem Jeffries raised $13,992,480 in his 8th District campaign, with $4,944,760 remaining. Peter Chatzky collected $11,707,922 in his 17th District bid.

Across New York, Democratic candidates raised a combined $147,936,989 in the 2026 cycle, while Republicans collected $38,772,751. Latimer's share represents a small fraction of the state's total Democratic fundraising.

Contributors

Political committees contributed $175,308 to Latimer's campaign, making up a significant portion of his fundraising base. These committee contributions reflect support from organized labor, business groups, and other political organizations backing his re-election bid.

Incumbents vs. Challengers

As an incumbent, Latimer operates with an established fundraising network and name recognition advantages. Democratic incumbents in New York's 2026 cycle have generally been able to attract substantial committee support, though fundraising totals vary widely depending on district competitiveness and individual candidate profiles.

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Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of June 3, 2026.

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