13 Facts About Hiral Tipirneni

Hiral Vyas Tipirneni is an Indian-American politician and physician.

Hiral Tipirneni worked for a decade in Phoenix, Arizona, area emergency departments, is a cancer research advocate, and serves on the board of directors of the Maricopa Health Foundation.

Hiral Tipirneni was defeated again in the regular election in November 2018 by an eleven-point margin.

Hiral Tipirneni ran again in the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona as the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 6th congressional district, a suburban district that was more Democratic-leaning than Arizona's 8th.

Hiral Tipirneni was born in Mumbai, India, and in 1971, aged 3, with her parents, immigrated to the United States, and settled in Cleveland, Ohio.

Hiral Tipirneni earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Hiral Tipirneni defeated Brianna Westbrook in the special primary election on Tuesday, February 27,2018.

Hiral Tipirneni faced Debbie Lesko in the general election on Tuesday, April 24,2018.

Hiral Tipirneni has garnered some national support including endorsements from End Citizens United and Gabby Giffords, the former congresswoman from Arizona.

Hiral Tipirneni lost by a relatively small margin in a district that has historically leaned heavily towards her opponent's party.

Hiral Tipirneni planned to run again in the regular elections in November 2018.

Hiral Tipirneni's campaign has focused on issues related to health care, education, and retirement security, and emphasizes her "data-driven approach" to public policy.

Hiral Tipirneni agrees that Americans have the Second Amendment right to purchase firearms legally in order "to protect their homes, themselves and their families, and for hunting and sport".