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U.S. House Race, District 6 - Gerlach v. Trivedi
Jim Gerlach (R) is running for a sixth term in the U.S. House against challenger, Iraqi War Veteran Manan Trivedi (D)
A look at the race in the 6th Congressional District, which includes portions of Berks, Chester, Montgomery and Lehigh Counties. About Jim Gerlach: U.S. Representative Jim Gerlach is currently serving his fifth term in Congress. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, and the subcommittees on Health and Select Revenue. Gerlach grew up in Western PA, put himself through college and law school, and previous served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania Senate. Learn more about Gerlach's biography here. About Manan Trivedi: Challenger Manan Trivedi is the son of immigrants from India, and was raised in Fleetwood, Berks County. Trivedi served as the battalion surgeon for the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment …