| 词条 | Adem Bunkeddeko |
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| name = Adem Bunkeddeko | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|03|01|df=yes}} | birth_place = Queens, New York City | death_date = | death_place = | alma_mater = Haverford College {{small|(Bachelor of Arts)}} Harvard University School of Business {{small|(Master of Business Administration)}} | occupation = Politician and Community activist | years_active = 2008 — present | nationality = Ugandan-American | citizenship = United States | residence = Brooklyn, New York City | known_for = Politics | networth = | home_town = New York City | title = }}Adem Bunkeddeko, (born circa 1988), is an American politician and activist. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the runner-up in the Democratic Party primary, in the race for the U.S. Representative for the New York's 9th congressional district in June 2018. He lost the election to the incumbent U.S. Representative for New York's 9th congressional district since 3 January 2013, Yvette Clarke.[1] Early lifeHe was born in Queens, New York City, circa 1988. His parents, Jean Kaddu Bunkeddeko and Sulaiman Bunkeddeko trace their ancestry to Uganda, in East Africa. Both parents hail from Luweero District. They migrated to the United States, while fleeing the Luweero War, that catapulted Yoweri Museveni into power in Uganda in 1986.[2][3] Adem was raised, together with his three siblings, in a one-bedroom apartment in the borough of Queens. He attended public schools for his elementary and secondary education. His first college degree, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy, was obtained from Haverford College, in Haverford, Pennsylvania. He also holds a Master of Business Administration, awarded by the Harvard Business School, in Boston Massachusetts.[2][3] Early careerFollowing the completion of his university education, Adem served as manager of congressional campaigns for the Democratic Party in the state of Arkansas. He also worked as a community organizer in Brooklyn, where he helped low-income families. He then worked at New York’s Empire State Development Corporation, the business arm of state government.[3][4] 2018 campaignA political new comer, Bunkeddeko mounted a Democratic Party primary against veteran US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, who has represented the New York's 9th congressional district, since 2013, and has been a congresswoman since 2007. In his campaign, he pointed out the incumbent's relative lack of legislative achievements, poor constituent services, embarrassing episodes, a change in district demographics and voter fatigue.[5] He raised US$231,000 for his campaign, compared to Ms Clarke's US$620,000.[2] Bunkeddeko who is single, made home availability and affordability, the backbone of his campaign. He believes that the ability to be able to afford to own a home is the cornerstone of achieving the American dream.[6] EndorsementsHe received the endorsement of The New York Times Editorial Board, for his advocacy for routes to home ownership for families making between $30,000 and $80,000 a year. He was also endorsed by the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, for his belief that everyone has the right to pursue the American Dream, without regard to their gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion or economic status.[2] Primary electionOn 26 June 2018, Yvette Clarke narrowly defeated primary challenger Adem Bunkeddeko with 51.9% of the vote, to his 47.9%, with 1,750 votes (4%) separating them.[2][7] See also
References1. ^{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2018/07/02/yvette-clarke-was-almost-the-victim-of-another-huge-primary-upset/ |title=Yvette Clarke was almost the victim of another huge primary upset |date=2 July 2018 |newspaper=New York Post |access-date=15 March 2019 |last=Nikki Schwab |first=and Nolan Hicks}} 2. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite web| url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/Life/Adem-Bunkeddeko-Son-Ugandan-refugees-seeking-difference-Brooklyn/689856-5025216-no8p5c/index.html |title=Adem Bunkeddeko: Son of Ugandan refugees making a difference in Brooklyn | newspaper=Daily Monitor |date=14 March 2018 |access-date=15 March 2019 |first=Tony | last=Mushoborozi |location=Kampala}} 3. ^1 2 {{cite web|newspaper=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/14/opinion/adem-bunkeddeko-in-the-ninth-district.html |title=Adem Bunkeddeko in the Ninth District |date=14 June 2018 |access-date=15 March 2019 | author=The Editorial Board}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Meet Adem Bunkeddeko | url=https://friendsofadem.com/meet-adem-bunkeddeko |date=2018 |access-date=15 March 2019 |publisher=Friends of Bunkeddeko | author=Friends of Bunkeddeko |location=New York City}} 5. ^{{cite web |publisher=Crainsnewyork.com |date=18 January 2018 | url=https://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20180109/POLITICS/180109930/veteran-congresswoman-s-challenger-fills-campaign-coffers |title=Veteran congresswoman's challenger fills campaign coffers | access-date=15 March 2019 |first=Erik |last=Engquist | location=New York City}} 6. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.thenation.com/article/affordable-housing-crisis-warren-booker-harris/ |title=All of a Sudden, Politicians Are Ready to Tackle America’s Housing Crisis |magazine=The Nation |date=20 November 2018 |access-date=15 March 2019 |first=Bryce | last=Covert |location=New York City}} 7. ^{{cite web|title=New York’s 2018 congressional primary election results: Congressional District 9, Democratic Primary | url=https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/politics/campaigns-elections/new-yorks-congressional-primary-election-results-2018.html |publisher=Cityandstateny.com |author=Rebecca C. Lewis, Kay Dervishi and Max Parrot |date=26 June 2018 |access-date=15 March 2019 |location=New York City}} External links{{DEFAULTSORT:Bunkeddeko, Adem}} 10 : 1988 births|Living people|21st-century American politicians|Activists from New York City|American community activists|American people of Ugandan descent|Haverford College alumni|Harvard University alumni|New York (state) Democrats|People from Brooklyn |
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