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Although U.S. Hispanics are well represented in many state houses throughout the country, especially in California, Texas, and Florida, there is still underrepresentation in many national political categories. The U.S. Congress currently has 28 Hispanic members in the House of Representatives and only three senators. This year there are more than 36 Hispanics running for House seats, including 27 incumbents and only one Hispanic senatorial candidate. California leads the way with 13 candidates for the House and is followed closely by Texas with eight House candidates and Democratic senatorial candidate Rick Noriega. There may be more Hispanic candidates after the late primaries take place, including New York and Arizona, both of which have primaries after press time. There is one Hispanic candidate in the national race â€"... [read full story]
