India-American from Florida to run for US House of Reps

Houston: An Indian-American has announced he will run for the US House of Representatives from Florida district. Sanjay Patel will challenge incumbent Republican Bill Posey in Florida's District 8. Patel, a resident of Satellite Beach, announced his candidacy this week at a meeting in Viera of the Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee that was attended by about 400 people. On his campaign website, Patel is described as "an activist, change-maker and organisational transformation consultant".