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Democratic Candidate Dr. Darshan Patel Shares Why He's Running for Congress

Dr. Darshan Patel is running for Congress in New Mexico's Second Congressional District
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Dr. Darshan Patel is running for Congress in New Mexico's Second Congressional District

New Mexico Democratic Second Congressional District Candidate Dr. Darshan Patel shares why he is running for Congress.

Dr. Patel is a rural physician and a union leader. He serves as President of the Committee of Interns and Residents.

KRWG multimedia reporter Noah Raess is an NMSU graduate and has worked with KRWG Public Media since 2021. He has produced many feature news stories for television, radio, and the web that have covered housing, public safety, climate, school safety, and issues facing refugees. He was also a part of KRWG’s 2022 and 2024 Election coverage, completing interviews with candidates running for office across southwest New Mexico. Raess has also worked with Searchlight New Mexico, an award-winning investigative news organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and The Las Cruces Bulletin.