Manan Trivedi (born May 22, 1974) is an American physician, politician,

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veteran and perennial candidate. He was the Democratic nominee for in the

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and

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elections, losing to his Republican opponents in each election.

Early life, education and career

Trivedi was born and raised in

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, and was the

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at his high school. He went to

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for college and medical school, completing a master's degree in Public Policy at

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. He is currently employed as a board-certified doctor of internal medicine at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center in

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. Before running for Congress, Trivedi served as a Health Care Advisor to the Obama for America campaign. He has served as President of the

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since 2016.

Military service

During the

, Trivedi served as a battalion surgeon with the

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as a navy officer. He earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Commendation Medal, and his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.

Congressional elections

2010

In the May 18, 2010 primary election, Trivedi defeated journalist Doug Pike and

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Commissioner Brian Gordon by 672 votes. Trivedi lost to Republican Congressman

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in the general election on November 2, 2010, by 57% to 43%

2012

Trivedi won the Democratic nomination for again in 2012. He received the endorsement of

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, and was selected as one of their

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. In the general election, he was again defeated by Gerlach, by the same margin, 57% to 43%.

2014

On January 6, 2014, Gerlach announced that he would not run for re-election. Trivedi announced his candidacy on February 10, and won the Democratic nomination for for a third time in on May 20. He faced Republican Ryan Costello in the general election and was defeated by 56% to 44%.

Political positions

Manan Trivedi is pro-choice, supports providing tax incentives to businesses for job creation, supports federal regulations of greenhouse gases, opposes repealing the Affordable Care Act, opposes requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship, and opposes privatizing social security.

Personal life

Trivedi and his wife, Surekha, reside in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.

References

External links

Manan Trivedi for U.S. Congress
''official campaign site'' * {{DEFAULTSORT:Trivedi, Manan 1974 births Living people American Hindus United States Navy personnel of the Iraq War American politicians of Indian descent American surgeons Boston University School of Medicine alumni Candidates in the 2010 United States elections Pennsylvania Democrats People from Birdsboro, Pennsylvania United States Navy Medical Corps officers University of California, Los Angeles alumni Candidates in the 2012 United States elections Candidates in the 2014 United States elections 21st-century American politicians