House - NY 11th - Max Rose

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Democrat representing Staten Island and South Brooklyn

Max wasn't expected to win in November, but the combination of a compelling personal story and strong Democratic turnout propelled him to an upset victory. But it’s the expense of the media market in New York that makes fundraising for his re-election campaign particularly important.

Max was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan. After completing his military service, he was chief of staff of a non-profit healthcare organization that works with underserved New Yorkers. His campaign video “Chopper” is worth watching.

Max credits his mother, a community college professor, with instilling in him a love of public service, and modeling a can-do attitude. He survived the attack in Afghanistan because of the improved vehicle he was driving. “(Congress) put the right people in a room … gave them resources … put partisanship aside, and … said, ‘Solve the damn problem!’ That used to be the story of this country … it’s time we do that for every other problem ...”

Max’s opponent in 2018 was Dan Donovan, who voted with Trump 87% of the time. Thanking Trump for his endorsement, Donovan praised Trump for “all he’s done” for our country. But neither Trump’s endorsement nor a $5400 campaign contribution from Michael Bloomberg was enough to seal the deal for Donovan.

Max serves on the Homeland Security and Veterans’ Affairs Committees.