Bowman, Latimer attack each other on race-related allegations

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the two candidates in the Democratic primary for New York’s 16th Congressional District, faced off in a debate on PIX11 Tuesday night.

During the debate, the two candidates were questioned about racial allegations that they had made against each other.

Bowman claims that Latimer has an "abysmal record" regarding racial justice and equality, saying, "His campaign's sent mail is darker than my skin."

In turn, Latimer drew on his accusations that Bowman only favors Black or brown constituents, and not all ethnicities, especially Asian Americans.

Watch the video player for their reactions to race-related allegations.