Manan Trivedi
Manan Trivedi is an American physician, politician, Iraq War veteran and perennial candidate. He was the Democratic nominee for in the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections, losing to his Republican opponents in each election.
Early life, education and career
Trivedi was born and raised in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, and was the valedictorian at his high school. He went to Boston University for college and medical school, completing a master's degree 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. Before running for Congress, Trivedi served as a Health Care Advisor to the Obama for America campaign. He has served as President of the National Physicians Alliance since 2016.Military service
During the Iraq War, Trivedi served as a battalion surgeon with the United States Marine Corps 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 Lower Merion Commissioner Brian Gordon by 672 votes.Trivedi lost to Republican Congressman Jim Gerlach in the general election on November 2, 2010, by 57% to 43%