POLITICS

Meet the Victors: Mapped Minority Members of Congress

By and Doris Nhan

Updated: December 19, 2012 | 10:36 a.m.
November 5, 2012 | 11:35 a.m.

Thirty-four states have candidates of color or children of immigrants on Tuesday's ballot. A total of 155 minority candidates will either retain or gain a position in the House and five others are vying for four Senate seats. (Doris Nhan)

DISTRICT 7

Elijah Cummings, Democratic incumbent for District 1

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Won 72% to 21% over Frank Mirabile

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Massachusetts  

DISTRICT 7

Karla Romero, independent challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About

Outcome: Lost 84% to 16% to Mike Capuano

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Michigan  

DISTRICT 2

Willie German Jr., Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Lost 61% to 34% to Bill Huizenga

DISTRICT 11: Open Seat

Syed Taj, Democrat

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About: A physician born in India.

Outcome: Lost 51% to 44% to Kerry Bentivollo

DISTRICT 13

John Conyers, Democratic incumbent for District 14

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Won 83% to 14% over Harry Sawicki

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Minnesota  

DISTRICT 4

Tony Hernandez, Republican challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Second-generation Mexican-American businessman.

Outcome: Lost 62% to 32% to Betty McCollum

DISTRICT 5

Keith EllisonDemocratic incumbent

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Won 75% to 25%


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