Eliot Engel

Eliot Lance Engel (; born February 18, 1947) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for  from January 3, 2013 until January 3, 2021. Engel was first elected in the House in January 3, 1989. He is a member of the Democratic Party. 

In 1977, Engel entered the special election for a seat in the New York State Assembly.  He was the Liberal Party nominee in the special election, and on March 1, 1977, he defeated Democratic nominee Ted Weinstein and Republican nominee Arlene Siegel.Engel, a Liberal, Barely Wins Race for Assembly in The New York Times on March 2, 1977 (subscription required)

In the 2020 election, Engel lost the Democratic nomination to school principal Jamaal Bowman in a highly contested primary re-election.

References

Other websites
 Congressman Eliot Engel  official House site
 Eliot Engel for Congress 


 Profile at SourceWatch
 Quotes at BrainyQuote.com
 Engel's War Record Draws Red Flagg 
 Congressional incumbent Engel and challenger Micah Flagg clash over Engel's record
 2008 congressional screening questionnaire response  from the 504 Democratic Club

Category:1947 births
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Category:United States representatives from New York (state)
Category:Politicians from New York City
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians