New York: Indian American Rajesh Mohan, 60, won the Republican primary in South Jersey’s 3rd congressional district, which is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat.
Mohan, a cardiologist in Holmdel in Monmouth County, won an open four-way Republican primary with a decisive lead. He defeated immigration consultant Shirley Maia-Cusick, as well as financial advisor Gregory Sobocinski and financial advisor Michael Francis Faccone. He will face another physician, Herb Conaway, the state Assembly’s deputy speaker, in the general election in November.
After his win Tuesday night, Mohan said he will fight for “common sense solutions” and painted a contrast between himself and Conway on various issues.
“Unlike the socialist policies of making regulations and pushing paper by my Democratic opponent, I will cut regulations, incentivize businesses and keep jobs at home,” Mohan said.
