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)

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North Carolina  

DISTRICT 6

Tony Foriest, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About.

Outcome: Lost 61% to 39% over Howard Coble

 

Ohio  

DISTRICT 3

Joyce Beatty, Democratic incumbent

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Won 68% to 27% over Chris Long

DISTRICT 11

Marcia Fudges, Democratic incumbent

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Won with no major party challenger

DISTRICT 12

Jim Reese, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Lost 64% to 36% over Pat Tiberi

DISTRICT 13

Marisha Agana, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Filipino

About: A pediatrician who is a Filipina immigrant.

Outcome: Lost 72% to 28% over Tim Ryan

DISTRICT 14

Dale Virgil Blanchard, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Lost 54% to 39% over David Joyce

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Oklahoma  

DISTRICT 2: Open Seat

Markwayne Mullin, Republican challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Native American

About

Outcome: Won 57% to 38% over Rob Wallace


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