Engel, Eliot L. (Eliot Lance), 1947-

Eliot Lance Engel (born February 18, 1947) is an American educator and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from New York's 19th (1989-1993), 17th (1993-2013), and 16th (2013-2021) congressional districts.

Born in the Bronx, he attended New York City public schools before earning B.A. and M.A. degrees from Lehman College. Engel taught in the New York City School District and was a school counselor. In 1977, Engel entered the special election for a seat in the New York State Assembly as the Liberal Party nominee after incumbent Democrat Alan Hochberg was forced to resign, narrowly defeating Democrat Ted Weinstein. Engel was a member of the New York State Assembly until 1988, sitting in the 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th and 187th New York State Legislatures, the last five as a Democrat. He chaired the Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, as well as the Subcommittee on the Mitchell-Lama Housing Program.

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