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 4

Johnnie Robinson, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino

About

Outcome: Lost 67% to 28% to Paul Gosar

DISTRICT 7

Ed Pastor, Democratic incumbent for District 4

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: 11-term member of Congress service south Phoenix

Outcome: Won 81% to 19%

Vernon Parker, Republican challenger

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Lost 54% to 46%

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California  

DISTRICT 4

Jack Upall, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About

Outcome: Lost 61% to 39% to Tom McClintock

DISTRICT 6

Doris Matsui, Democratic incumbent for District 5

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About

Outcome: Won 75% to 25%

Joseph McCray, Republican challenger

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About

Outcome: Lost 75% to 25%

DISTRICT 7

Ami Bera, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About: A physician who is a first-generation Indian-American.

Outcome: Lost 51% to 49% to Dan Lungren


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