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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)

Benjamin Campos, Republican challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Second-generation Mexican American.

Outcome: Lost 67% to 33%

DISTRICT 39

Jay Chen, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About Second-generation Taiwanese American who is a small-business owner.

Outcome: Lost 59% to 41% to Ed Royce

DISTRICT 40

Lucille Roybal-Allard, Democratic Republican incumbent for District 34

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: A seven-term incumbent, she was the first Mexican-American female elected to te U.S. Congress

Outcome: Won 60% to 40%

David Sanchez, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Third-generation Mexican American.

Outcome: Lost 60% to 40%

DISTRICT 41: Open Seat

Mark Takano, Democrat

Race/Ethnicity: Asian

About: A Japanese-American educator.

Outcome: Won 58% to 42% over John Tavaglione

DISTRICT 43

Maxine Waters, Democratic incumbent for District 35

Race/Ethnicity: African-American/black

About: 11-term incumbent vying for a seat in a new district.

Outcome: Won 70% to 30%

Bob Flores, Democratic challenger

Race/Ethnicity: Latino/Hispanic

About: Union organizer and entrepreneur.

Outcome: Lost 70% to 30%


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