U.S. House, New York 16th Congressional District · Election November 3, 2026 · Updated
Who should I vote for in New York's 16th Congressional District?
George Latimer has the strongest record in New York's 16th Congressional District. George Latimer scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. George Latimer's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Joseph Cinquemani (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Republican
Joseph Cinquemani
On the ballot as Joseph J. Cinquemani
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 4 of 15 criteria
- Character
- NR
- Qualifications
- 56
- Performance
- NR
Democratic · incumbent
Strongest record
George Latimer
On the ballot as George S. Latimer
69 / 100
Public evidence on 13 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 55
- Qualifications
- 85
- Performance
- 67
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Joseph Cinquemani
- Unresolved2026-07-30
The FEC notified his committee on July 30, 2026 that it may have failed to file its July quarterly report.
Where it stands: No July quarterly report is posted on the FEC filings index as of Oct. 9, 2026; no fine has issued.
Source: FEC notice, July 30, 2026
George Latimer
- On the record2026-06-30
Voted Nay on a resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Lebanon on June 30, 2026, when Leader Jeffries voted Yea.
Source: House Clerk Roll Call 232, 2026
- On the record2025-01
Voted Yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act in 2025 when House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries voted Nay.
Source: House Clerk Roll Call 33, 2025
- On the record2024-02
During the 2024 primary, said Rep. Jamaal Bowman was "taking money from Hamas"; City & State called the claim baseless and Bowman's campaign threatened a defamation suit.
Sources: City & State New York, Feb. 2024, The Intercept, Feb. 14, 2024
- On the record2017-10
During the 2017 county executive race, Rob Astorino criticized him for being in London during an April 2017 state budget vote; he said state leadership was aware of the trip, per Daily Voice.
Source: Daily Voice, 2017
- Credit2023-12
The State Comptroller lowered Westchester County's fiscal stress score to zero and S&P revised the county outlook to positive during his tenure.
Source: Hudson Valley Press, 2024 budget
- Credit2022-11
As county executive proposed a $6 million county property tax levy cut for 2023, his fourth straight levy cut, per the Hudson Valley Press.
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Annual financial disclosure for 2025 is on file with the House Clerk, filed Aug. 13, 2026. No House Ethics Committee matter or FEC administrative fine found, and the Clerk index lists no periodic transaction reports for him.
Sources: House Clerk financial disclosure, Filing ID 10077972, FEC administrative fines search
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Voted Yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act and the DETERRENT Act in 2025 when the House Democratic leader and caucus chair voted Nay, and Nay on a June 2026 Lebanon war powers resolution they backed.
Sources: House Clerk Roll Call 33, 2025, House Clerk Roll Call 83, 2025, House Clerk Roll Call 232, 2026
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Held virtual town halls in March and July 2025 and debated his 2024 primary opponent on News 12. No 2026 general election debate or forum record found.
Sources: Office site, Events, News 12, April 2024
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Has held elected office continuously since 1988, including seven years as Westchester County executive. No censure, reprimand or House Ethics Committee matter found.
Source: Ballotpedia, George Latimer
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Has held sworn local, state and federal office since 1988. Took his House seat in January 2025, after the 2021 electoral count; no misuse-of-office finding found.
Source: Ballotpedia, George Latimer
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Joseph Cinquemani. Has practiced law for 31 years, mainly real estate and small business transactions, with a 1994 Fordham law degree. Has not held public office.
Source: Ballotpedia, Joseph Cinquemani
George Latimer. In the U.S. House since 2025; earlier Westchester County executive (2018 to 2024), state senator (2013 to 2017), Assembly member (2005 to 2012) and county legislator (1992 to 2004).
Source: Ballotpedia, George Latimer
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Joseph Cinquemani. Publishes positions on tax withholding, energy supply and local water and sewer infrastructure, a few with specific proposals.
Source: Ballotpedia, Joseph Cinquemani
George Latimer. Serves on the Foreign Affairs and Small Business committees and their subcommittees, and has introduced bills on small business, housing tax credits and election administration.
Sources: GovTrack, committee membership, Office site, home page
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Joseph Cinquemani. Completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey and publishes issue pages on his campaign site.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Joseph Cinquemani, Campaign site
George Latimer. Offers an e-mail newsletter and text updates, has held virtual town halls and publishes issue pages. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 survey.
Sources: Office site, home page, Office site, Events, Ballotpedia, George Latimer
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Joseph Cinquemani. Says he has lived in New Rochelle, which is in the 16th District, for 23 years. No itemized FEC contribution data is posted for his 2026 committee.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Joseph Cinquemani, Campaign site
George Latimer. Born in Mount Vernon and a Rye resident for more than 35 years, with local office since 1988. FEC by-state totals show about 85 percent of itemized individual contributions from New York.
Sources: Office site, About, FEC contribution totals by state
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Ran Westchester County government as county executive from 2018 to 2024. Campaign reports are on file with the FEC through June 30, 2026, with no administrative fine found.
Sources: Ballotpedia, George Latimer, FEC candidate page, FEC administrative fines search
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Missed 13 of 676 roll call votes, 1.9 percent, from January 2025 to September 2026.
Source: GovTrack, missed votes
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. Opened district offices in White Plains and the Bronx, offers help with federal agencies and has held virtual town halls. No published casework totals found.
Sources: River Journal, district offices, Office site, home page
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Joseph Cinquemani. No public record found.
George Latimer. As county executive proposed four straight county property tax levy cuts through the 2023 budget; S&P moved the county outlook to positive and the State Comptroller set its fiscal stress score at zero.
Sources: Hudson Valley Press, Nov. 16, 2022, Hudson Valley Press, 2024 budget
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 9, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in New York's 16th Congressional District?
George Latimer has the strongest record in New York's 16th Congressional District. George Latimer scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. George Latimer's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Joseph Cinquemani (4 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in New York's 16th Congressional District in 2026?
Joseph Cinquemani (Republican), George Latimer (Democratic, incumbent). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Joseph Cinquemani a good candidate for Congress?
Joseph Cinquemani has public evidence on 4 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is George Latimer a good candidate for Congress?
George Latimer scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, with public evidence on 13 of 15 criteria: character 55 of 100, qualifications 85 of 100, performance 67 of 100. The standard measures character, qualifications and performance, not policy positions.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every New York race scored, and the New York 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.