Pete Buttigieg’s rise for New York Magazine
August 9, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg greets people, takes selfies, and signs autographs, after speaking at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
Genevieve Coursey, a campaign volunteer from South Windsor, Conn., is seen with "Pete 2020" shaved into the back of her hair, after Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg spoke at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations. Coursey says of the haircut, "It was a crazy idea...Luckily it's a short name." She had a Sam Flynt of the West Main Barbershop in Vernon, Conn., shave the design the day before. Coursey says she started supporting Buttigieg about a month and a half earlier. ""He's such a different candidate. I kind of fell for him. I wanted to vote for a woman. I'm all in for Pete!"

On assignment with New York Magazine, I spent a couple days following South Bend, Ind., mayor Pete Buttigieg on his first major visit to New Hampshire just as his campaign reached national prominence following a CNN Town Hall with the candidate. With no access and only two scheduled events, the work was fast-paced and unpredictable. The end result was the cover story for the April 14-28, 2019, issue of the magazine, and accompanied Olivia Nuzzi's wonderful profile of Mayor Pete.

Thanks to Marvin Orellana and Jody Quon at New York for the wonderful assignment!

More images of Pete Buttigieg are available at my online archive.

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg greets people, takes selfies, and signs autographs, after speaking at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
People listen as Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
New York magazine Washington correspondent Olivia Nuzzi interviews Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg as they walk along South Main Street after speaking at a campaign event at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, on Sat., Apr. 6, 2019. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks to the press after a campaign event at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, on Sat., Apr. 6, 2019. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at a campaign event at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, on Sat., Apr. 6, 2019. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations. Buttigieg stood on a chair throughout the speech in the crowded shop.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks to the media during an avail at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations. Buttigieg campaign Communications Adviser Lis Smith can be seen in the background.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks to the media during an avail at a campaign event at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, on Sat., Apr. 6, 2019. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations. Buttigieg stood on a chair throughout the speech in the crowded shop.
People listen as Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
People watch as Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg arrives to speak at a campaign event at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, on Sat., Apr. 6, 2019. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks to the media during an avail at a campaign event at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, on Fri., Apr. 5, 2019. The venue was filled to capacity about an hour before the candidate's arrival, so Buttigieg delivered an impromptu speech to those denied entry outside the museum before the official event. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg poses for a portrait in downtown Concord after speaking at a campaign event at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, on Sat., Apr. 6, 2019. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
Pre-ordered copies of Pete Buttigieg's book "Shortest Way Home" are seen behind the cashier counter as the Democratic presidential candidate holds a campaign event at Gibson's Bookstore in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, on Sat., Apr. 6, 2019. Buttigieg is the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and was widely considered a long-shot candidate until his appearance in a CNN town hall in March 2019 which catapulted his campaign to prominence and substantial donations.
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