Raj Bhakta - 2006 Congressional Campaign

2006 Congressional Campaign

With the support of Tom Ellis, the Republican chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners," he sought and won the Republican nomination for the 13th congressional district. Bhakta received over 75,000 votes, ultimately losing to incumbent Democrat Allyson Schwartz by over thirty points. His campaign raised more than $480,000. Bhakta's campaign generated significant national media attention as a consequence of Bhakta's background on the "Apprentice," his attention-getting campaign maneuvers and his reputation as a bon vivant.