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Richard A. Hoffman (born June 15 , 1971 ) is a Politician and Investment Banker from the U.S. State of New York . In The 2004 Election , he challenged Incumbent U.S. Representative Nita Lowey , but was defeated, taking only 30% of the vote in New York's 18th Congressional District {Link without Title} .


BIOGRAPHY

Hoffman was born in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania and attended the University Of Pittsburgh . He is married, and worked as an investment portfolio manager prior to entering the House race. He had not served in any political capacity prior to this race.


2004 RACE

In the U.S., the vast majority of incumbents are re-elected, and Lowey was not seen as particularly vulnerable. Accordingly, Lowey raised over $ 1.6 million, while Hoffman got only $63,355 in donations {Link without Title} .

On the issues, Hoffman was strongly Conservative . He received a "D" rating (the second-lowest possible) from the American Civil Liberties Union , while getting high marks from the National Rifle Association and the American Conservative Union . He also received a ranking of "anti-choice" from NARAL Pro-Choice America .