David Alameel
| David Alameel | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
| 💼 Occupation | Dentist |
| 🏛️ Political party | Democratic |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Martha |
David Alameel is a dentist and political candidate.
Personal life and education[edit]
Alameel was born in Lebanon, emigrating to the United States when he was twenty years old.[1] Alameel earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1981 from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Alameel and his wife, Martha, have two adult children.[2]
Career[edit]
Alameel worked minimum wage jobs in California before joining the Army, where he served as a pharmacy specialist at Fort Sam Houston from 1974 to 1977. After being honorably discharged and earning his doctorate, Alameel began his dental career in Dallas. He founded Jefferson Dental Clinics, a large network of dental centers,[2] and grew the dental clinic network into a multi-million dollar business.[1]
Political activities[edit]
Alameel ran for Congress in 2010 in Texas's 33rd congressional district, finishing fourth in the Democratic primary. Alameel is running for the Senate in 2014.[3] Alameel's bid was endorsed by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis.[4]
Alameel has also contributed heavily to candidates of both parties, contributing to Wendy Davis, Rick Perry, Greg Abbott, David Dewhurst, John Cornyn, and others.[3] Alameel's donations to Republicans were criticized by fellow Texas Democrat Maxey Scherr, who is also running for the Senate.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hunter, Ofelia (21 January 2014). "Alameel makes stop in Alice". Alice Echo-News Journal. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "David Alameel". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gillman, Todd J. (2 December 2013). "Dallas dentist David Alameel brings big fortune to U.S. Senate race". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
- ↑ Swartsell, Nick (13 January 2014). "Wendy Davis endorses David Alameel for U.S. Senate". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ Whittaker, Richard (24 January 2014). "The DINO Word Enters U.S. Senate Race". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
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