Eliot Engel

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Eliot Engel

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 18, 1947 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Eliot Engel holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and a master's in school counseling from Lehman College. He later earned a Juris Doctor from New York Law School. Engel spent several years in the public sector, where he made significant contributions to healthcare and economic policies. He was recognized for his work in public and teaching hospital preservation, HIV/AIDS care, and community health. Engel also received accolades for his efforts in agriculture and foreign policy.

Political Ideas

Eliot Engel's political career reveals an intricate blend of local advocacy and international diplomacy, underscored by a willingness to challenge party lines for perceived regional benefits. His legislative focus on public hospitals and HIV/AIDS care indicates a deeply rooted commitment to healthcare equity, yet his unexpected alignment with agricultural interests hints at a pragmatic approach to local economic concerns. Engel's rhetorical style, as evidenced by his candid remarks about electoral pressures, suggests a politician unafraid to balance personal ambition with broader public service.

Campaigns
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York's 16th congressional district, 2018

182,044 votes (100.00%)

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York's 16th congressional district, 2016

209,857 votes (94.60%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York's 16th congressional district, 2014

99,658 votes (100.00%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York's 16th congressional district, 2012

179,562 votes (75.90%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York's 17th congressional district election, 2010

95,349 votes (66.89%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 17th District

76.10% of vote

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 17th District

62.61% of vote

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 17th District

89.00% of vote

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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New York House of Representatives 17th District

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 17th District

84.98% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 17th District

77.60% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 17th District

80.10% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 19th District

61.20% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 19th District

56.00% of vote

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