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Dem outsider seeks 'generational change' in heated NYC House race, says Nadler, Maloney 'more of the same'

"Look, generational change is on the ballot. Two candidates in this race, Maloney and Nadler, are offering more of the same, status quo," Patel, a 38-year-old attorney, said when asked about his chances of pulling off a surprise victory on Tuesday.

U.S. News

NYC Congressional Candidate Advocates for a Mental Health Moonshot

“He approaches politics with a youthful, positive, down-to-earth attitude. … Patel is also advocating for a fresh approach to tackle mental health, an area where he believes outdated political norms have stifled progress.”

Spectrum News NY1

Primary race for 12th Congressional District heats up

“I haven’t been in office for 30 years or 40 years. I don’t have a staff that surrounds me and puts me in a bubble.”

NY POST

Michael Bloomberg says he voted for NY-12 hopeful Suraj Patel in video

spectrum news ny1

Patel pulls out the stops against Maloney and Nadler

“Maloney and Nadler cannot match Patel’s energy on the campaign trail, along with his strong fundraising and detailed policy proposals.”

vanity fair

The Democrats’ Gerontocracy Is In Full Force

“Suraj Patel is almost comically energetic. Wearing immaculate white Adidas sneakers, tight gray skinny slacks, and a navy Nike polo shirt embossed with his campaign logo, Patel dashes from one end of a small Upper West Side plaza to the other on a mid-August afternoon, scattering pigeons, cajoling pedestrians, hunting for votes.”

The New York Times

The New York Times’ Interview With Suraj Patel

The New Statesman

Impatient with their elders, young Democrats step up

“Whether moderates or progressives, they believe they better understand the anger and urgency felt by their fellow citizens.”

Morning joe on msnbc

Democratic congressional candidate calls for 'generational change' in party

Spectrum News NY1

Maloney, Nadler and Patel face off in lively congressional debate

AMNY

Patel puts Nadler, Maloney on defensive as they hesitate on backing a second Biden term

Spectrum news ny1

Watch Now: 12th Congressional District debate

The New York Times

In Battle to Beat Democratic Titans, a Lawyer in Sneakers Bets on Youth

NY Post

House candidate Suraj Patel nearly matches 2020 haul in half the time as NY primary looms

Westside Rag

Meet the District 12 Congressional Candidates: Suraj Patel thinks ‘People Are Hungry for Generational Change’

AMNY

A look at Suraj Patel, the YIMBY candidate

The Intercept

STEVEN DONZIGER, LAWYER WHO FOUGHT BIG OIL, ENDORSES SURAJ PATEL FOR CONGRESS

BUZZFEED

Suraj Patel Is Running In A Chaotic Primary Against Two Incumbent Democrats

New York Times: Op-Ed

These Two Immediate Steps Will Help Alleviate the Formula Shortage

Gotham Gazette: Op-Ed

The Abundant Society: How To Build A Better America - For Everyone

Our Town

Districts — and Campaigns — In Limbo

Broadway World

Alan Cumming Announces NYC Performance in Support of Congressional Candidate Suraj Patel

Forward

A pro-Israel progressive aims to unseat Rep. Carolyn Maloney — on his third try

West Side Rag

 A Hot Issue in a New Upper West Side Congressional District Is…The Borders of the District Itself

Our Town

Suraj Patel Announces Third Campaign for Congress

Jewish Insider

Suraj Patel hopes third time’s a charm in NY-12 House primary

NY1

Suraj Patel to run against Carolyn Maloney after narrowly losing to her in 2020

 

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