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Rep. Jamaal Bowman

D New York, 16th (2021-) In Office

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Biographical

  • Full Name: Jamaal Anthony Bowman
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: jah-MAWL BO-muhn
  • Date of Birth: April 1, 1976 (age: 48)
  • Place of Birth: New York City, N.Y.
  • Religion: Unspecified
  • Hometown: New York City, N.Y.
  • Place of Residence: Yonkers, N.Y.
  • Previous Occupation: Educator
Family:
Married: Melissa E. Oppenheimer educator

3 children

Biography:
Jamaal was born and raised in New York City. He spent his early years in public housing and later in rent-controlled apartments. He didn’t have much growing up, but his mother provided him all that he needed: love, a stable family, and a sense of community. Jamaal now lives in Yonkers with his wife and three kids, and most recently worked as the founding principal of one of the best public middle schools in the city.

Jamaal has fought for teachers, students, and families for twenty years. As a leader in the opt-out movement across the state, Jamaal connected parents from diverse backgrounds to the fight. He has been a steering committee member for NYSAPE, where his work centered on successfully dismantling Common Core in NY and decoupl See more >>

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)
    16th Congressional District of New York
    Jamaal Anthony Bowman, 84.00%
    Democrat
    Patrick McManus, 15.80%
    Conservative

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC: Board membership: Election campaign: Membership:

Activities and Interests

  • Hobbies: listening to Wu-Tang Clan

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address: 345 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3216
Phone: 202-225-2464
Fax: 202-225-5513
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Privately Financed Travel

2 trips taken between 2021 - 2022 costing $30,835

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Trip Destinations:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021
Election Candidate: 2019
Extension Letter: 2024, 2023, 2021
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0.16
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $77,999.96
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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