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 . In 2006 he ran again, again taking 30% of the vote .
Hoffman was born in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Pittsburgh. He worked as an investment banker with Credit Suisse First Boston prior to entering the House race and had not served in any political capacity prior to the race race. Hoffman lives in Bronxville, New York with his wife (Vicki) and their three children.
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