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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 21: Open Seat

John Hernandez, Democrat

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About

Outcome: Lost 59% to 41%

David Valadeo, Republican

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Second-generation Portugese American.

Outcome: Won 59% to 41%

DISTRICT 22

Devin Nunez, Republican incumbent for District 21

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Of Portugese descent.

Outcome: Won 63% to 37%

Otto Lee, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About: First-generation Chinese immigrant.

Outcome: Lost 63% to 37%

DISTRICT 24

Abel Maldonado, Republican challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Second-generation Mexican American who is the former lieutenant governor.

Outcome: Lost 55% to 45% to Louis Capps

DISTRICT 27

Judy Chu, Democratic incumbent for District 32

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About

Outcome: Won 55% to 45% over Jack Orswell

DISTRICT 29: Open Seat

Tony Cardenas, Democrat

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Second-generation Mexican-American.

Outcome: Won 74% to 26%

David Hernandez, Independent

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Latino insurance adjuster.

Outcome: Lost 74% to 26%


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