Amit Singh

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Amit Kumar Singh was a candidate for the Republican Party nomination for United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 8th congressional district. He ran against Mark Ellmore in the primary election.[1]

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[edit] Early life and education

Singh was born in Colonial Heights, Virginia,[2] to parents who emigrated from India. He received a B.S. degree in Electrical engineering at the University of Virginia in 1996.[3] His father is a professor of statistics at Virginia State University.[4]

[edit] Professional life

Singh is an engineer by trade and works in the United States Intelligence Community as a federal contractor with his own small business. He has performed work for the White House, NASA, FCC, NSA, and various agencies within the United States Department of Defense.[5][6]

[edit] Political views

Singh is a traditional Republican.[7] He advocates fiscal conservatism, limited government, and a strong national defense.[8] Singh is opposed to campaign finance reform, however he signed the Change Congress pledge stating he will not take contributions from registered lobbyists or PACs.[9] He supports Congressional term limits, the right to keep and bear arms, and an end to the federal war on drugs.[10]

[edit] 2008 Congressional election

Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2008#8th District

Singh faced Mark Ellmore in the June 10, 2008 Republican primary. Ellmore won the election, with 56% of the vote to Singh's 44%.[11]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Compton, Claire. "Five vie for 8th District seat", Fairfax Times, 2008-02-26. Retrieved on 2008-03-20. 
  2. ^ Springer, Richard. "Virginia Congress Candidate Criticizes Big Government", India West, 2008-04-24. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. 
  3. ^ Joseph, George. "Amit Singh takes on Democrat Heavyweight in Virginia's 8th district", India Abroad, 2008-04-11, p. A35. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. 
  4. ^ Singh, Rana (2003-05-16). Rana Pratap Singh. Virginia State University. Retrieved on 2008-03-23.
  5. ^ Singh, Amit. Resume of Amit K. Singh. KANAK Consulting LLC. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
  6. ^ Bierfeldt, Steve. "Amit Singh Begins Push for GOP Nomination", Amit Singh for Congress 2008, 2008-03-12. Retrieved on 2008-03-20. 
  7. ^ Downey, Kirsten. "Arlington Contractor Joins GOP Race for Seat Held by Moran", Washington Post, 2008-07-05. Retrieved on 2008-07-09. 
  8. ^ Issues. Amit Singh for Congress 2008. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
  9. ^ Lessig, Lawrence (2008-03-20). Candidate Pledge Info. Change Congress. Retrieved on 2008-03-21.
  10. ^ Gallagher, Marc. "Amit Singh Interview", Liberty Maven, 2008-02-29. Retrieved on 2008-03-21. 
  11. ^ June Republican Primary Unofficial Results, Virginia State Board of Elections. Retrieved on 2008-06-11.


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NAME Singh, Amit
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Virginia's 8th congressional district.
DATE OF BIRTH 1974
PLACE OF BIRTH Colonial Heights, Virginia
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH