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Eliot Engel

Eliot Engel

  • WATCH: Engel Debates Democratic Primary Challengers in New York's 16th Congressional District

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    Rep. Eliot Engel (photo: @RepEliotEngel)


    Representative Eliot Engel of the Bronx and Westchester faced three Democratic primary opponents in a Tuesday evening debate hosted by BronxNet TV and the League of Women Voters of New York State, among other partners. Engel, who has held the seat since 1989, is running for reelection and debated opponents Jamaal Bowman, Sammy Ravelo, and Chris Fink. The debate was moderated by BronxTalk host Gary Axelbank.

    Engel was repeatedly attacked by Bowman, a school principal who is running as a progressive alternative with

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