Manan Trivedi
| Manan Trivedi | |
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 Manan Trivedi meeting with potential voters during the 2010 Democratic Primary |
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| Born | May 22, 1974 Fleetwood, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | University of California - Los Angeles (M.P.P.) Boston University School of Medicine (M.D.) Boston University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Primary Care Physician; Fmr. Lt. Commander, United States Navy |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Surekha |
| Children | Sonia |
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| trivediforcongress.com | |
Manan Trivedi (born May 22, 1974) is a physician, Iraq War veteran. He was the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district in the 2010 congressional election.[1] He is seeking the Democratic nomination for the Sixth District again in 2012.[2]
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[edit] Background
[edit] Early life and education
Trivedi was born and raised in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania and was the high school valedictorian.[3] He went to Boston University for college and medical school, completing an Masters in Public Policy at UCLA. He is currently employed as a board-certified doctor of internal medicine at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center in West Reading, Pennsylvania.[3]
Before running for Congress, Trivedi served as a Health Care Advisor to the Obama for America campaign.
[edit] Military service
During the Iraq War, Trivedi served as a battalion surgeon with the United States Marine Corps.[4] He earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Commendation Medal, and his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.[5]
[edit] 2010 campaign
[edit] Democratic primary
In the May 18, 2010 primary election, Trivedi defeated journalist Doug Pike and Lower Merion Commissioner Brian Gordon by 672 votes.[3][6]
[edit] General election
Trivedi lost to his opponent Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach.[1] in the midterm election for House on November 2, 2010.
[edit] 2012 campaign
Trivedi is seeking the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district again in 2012.[2]
[edit] Personal life
Trivedi and his wife, Surekha, reside in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Farrell, Joelle (February 21, 2010). "Chester County Democrats Endorse Trivedi". Philadelphia Inquirer. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100221_Democrats_find_Gerlach_s_turf_slippery.html#axzz0pqtcD0Qo.
- ^ a b Thomas Fitzgerald (19 July 2011). "Reading physician, an Iraq vet, to challenge Gerlach". Philadelphia Inquirer. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/125793668.html. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ a b c d Farrell, Joelle (May. 20, 2010). "Trivedi Wins 6th District Nod, and Gerlach Takes Aim". Philadelphia Inquirer. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/94388039.html#axzz0qDcciR1w.
- ^ Urban, Mike (July 2, 2003). "War Leaves Indelible Images on the Mind". Reading Eagle. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3_ohAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gqMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3505,574265&dq=manan-trivedi&hl=en.
- ^ "Manan Trivedi Biography". NRI Political Biographies. June 7, 2010. http://www.nriinternet.com/NRIpoliticians/USA/A_Z/T/Manan_Trivedi/Bio.htm.
- ^ "Indian-American wins Democratic primary in Philadelphia". The Times of India. May 20, 2010. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/indians-abroad/Indian-American-wins-Democratic-primary-in-Philadelphia/articleshow/5953398.cms.
- 1974 births
- American Hindus
- American military personnel of the Iraq War
- American military physicians
- American politicians of Indian descent
- American surgeons
- Boston University alumni
- Candidates in United States elections, 2010
- Living people
- Pennsylvania Democrats
- People from Berks County, Pennsylvania
- United States Navy officers
- University of California, Los Angeles alumni
- Recipients of the Combat Action Ribbon
- Recipients of the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
