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Meng Zhaowen pointed out that after the midterm elections, at least 22 Asian and Pacific Islander congressmen will join CAPAC next year, and many newcomers will set a record. If Shah wins in Arizona, the total number will reach 23.
As the midterm election results come in, many Asians and Pacific Islanders will enter Congress, and many of them will change the record of history. Chairman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), FederalRepresentative Meng Zhaowen (Grace Meng) issued a statement on the 4th, saying that at least 22 Asian and Pacific Islander congresswomen will attend CAPAC next year, which will set a new record in history.
Meng Zhaowen said, “Last night’s (third) election was an important steptrump “Strongly condemns the President and his failed policies, which threaten the safety, security, and civil rights of Asian and Pacific Islanders.” The election also marks historic progress in the participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in politics.
“I look forward to working with my colleagues to address the urgent needs of Asian and Pacific Islanders and ensure that their voices are heard in the corridors of power,” he said.
According to the results released by the Associated Press, current Taiwanese federal representatives Ted Liu and Grace Meng were successfully re-elected, and Richard Pan became the federal representative for the first time.
Freshman member of Congress Pan Junta was elected as the US House of Representatives for California’s 6th district with over 57% of the vote rate. Pan Junda, 61, was born in the United States to Taiwanese parents. He has served as a California state senator and representative, and is a professional pediatrician.
A total of four new Asian-Pacific Americans were elected to the House of Representatives in this election, and each broke barriers and made history:
Pia Dandiya became the first Indian-American woman to represent Florida’s 22nd district, Dan Koh became the first Korean and Lebanese Congressman to represent Massachusetts’s 6th district, Alicia Garrido Limtiako became the first Chamoru woman to represent the entire district of Guam, and Richard Pan became the first Chinese-American Congressman to represent California’s 6th district.
While the race for Arizona’s 1st congressional district has not yet been decided, physician Amish Shah is the tentative frontrunner.
If Shah ultimately wins, he will become the first Indian-American Congressman to represent this district, bringing the total number of Asian-Pacific Congressmen to CAPC next year to 23.
In addition to welcoming the new congressmen, Meng Zhaowen also thanked the outgoing Asian congressmen.
“CAPAC would like to thank Representatives Raja Krishnamurthy and Mr. Thanedar for their many years of service and contributions to Asian and Pacific Islanders across the United States,” she said.
Meng Zhaowen reported that Krishnamurthy and Thanedar had led the fight against hate against South Asians, challenged the Trump administration’s brutal immigration policies and held the government accountable for its actions.
He said, “The contributions of Krishnamurthy and Thanedar will have a lasting impact on our country and we look forward to continuing their work in the next Congress.”
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He believes this election is a refutation of Trump and his failed policies, and also marks a major step forward for Asian Pacific Americans to participate in politics, as at least 22 Asian Pacific American legislators will attend CAPAC next year, setting a new high.
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Four newcomers were elected and broke barriers, including Pia Dandiya, who became the first Indian-American woman in Florida’s 22nd district, and Dan Koh, who became the first Korean and Lebanese congressman in Massachusetts’s 6th district.
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Shah is currently leading in Arizona’s 1st District. If he wins, he will become the first Indian-American Congressman in this district and will bring the total number of Asian-Pacific Congressmen in CAPAC to 23 next year.
