Hispanic power will be felt starting in January in the House of Representatives. Thereafter, 14 members of this community will take their seats, joining the 34 who retain their seats after the midterms. In other words, Hispanic representation will be close to 11% of the HoR.
The new congressmen are a clear example of the evolution and integration of Hispanics in the country. Among them there are Democrats, Republicans, from rural areas or from cities of greater or lesser size, with a greater or lesser tradition of members of this community as representatives. A new air that exemplifies the ideological diversity of Hispanics, far from being a closed bloc, they maintain open discrepancies between their understanding of the role of government, religious and family values and immigration policy.
Pioneers
Among the new faces in Congress are many trailblazers for the Hispanic community. Thus, the first representative of Generation Z arrives from Florida. From California, the first gay immigrant won a seat. In addition, the Midwest has elected its first Hispanic representative (Ilinois). Two states also make their debut in the Latino congressional delegation: Oregon (which is also a double) and Washington.
By affiliation, the Democratic Party has nine of the 14 Hispanic new representatives, compared to five for the conservatives. In many cases, they became the first representatives of this community in their respective districts, demonstrating the empowerment of Hispanics among the U.S. population.
We will have the largest Democratic Hispanic Caucus in history, with 40+ Members. Meet and follow the new 9 freshman:
👉🏽@Delia4Congress
👉🏽@MaxwellFrostFL
👉🏽@GregCasar
👉🏽@RobMenendez4NJ
👉🏽@Gabe_NM
👉🏽@YadiraCaraveo
👉🏽@MGPforCongress
👉🏽@AndreaRSalinas pic.twitter.com/ynYXt56AmB— Robert Garcia (@RobertGarcia) November 16, 2022
The youngest
At 25, Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost will be the youngest representative in the House starting in January. This Florida activist will be the first member of Generation Z to hold a seat. In addition, he is also the first Afro-Cuban to reach the hemicycle.
WE WON!!!! History was made tonight. We made history for Floridians, for Gen Z, and for everyone who believes we deserve a better future. I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to represent my home in the United States Congress. #FL10
— Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@MaxwellFrostFL) November 9, 2022
From the Midwest
Delia Ramirez, also a Democrat from Illinois, is the first Hispanic to represent the Midwest. The daughter of two Guatemalan immigrants, she is the first generation born in the United States, an increasingly consolidated and committed reality.
We did it. I am honored to be Congresswoman-Elect for IL's 3rd District. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/00Mb7qOKQY
— Delia Ramirez (@DeliaRamirezIL) November 9, 2022
Gay immigrant
In the first chapter, Democrat Robert Garcia became the first gay immigrant to reach the House of Representatives. The current mayor of Long Beach (California) was born in Peru and became a U.S. citizen at the age of 21.
Mom, we did it! pic.twitter.com/bqwwHMbhl5
— Robert Garcia (@RobertGarcia) November 9, 2022
First Hispanic GOP Representative from Arizona
Republican Juan Ciscomani is the first Latino in this party to win a seat in Arizona. Born in Mexico, where he lived until the age of 11, he is also the state's first immigrant representative.
THANK YOU, #AZ06!
In the best country in the world where anything is possible, I am now honored to represent my hometown in the U.S. Congress. I am ready to serve, find solutions for our district’s challenges, & be a strong independent voice for our community. #AmericanDream 1/ pic.twitter.com/Jmuh3x6V9z
— Juan Ciscomani (@JuanCiscomani) November 15, 2022
Car mechanics
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez became the first Hispanic representative for Washington. In addition, the Democratic congresswoman will be the first auto mechanic to reach the lower house.
We won. I am humbled, honored, and grateful.
I pledge to work every day to live up to the responsibility placed in me.
I will defend our rights. I will protect our democracy. And I will deliver the help working and middle class families need.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
— Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (@MGPforCongress) November 13, 2022
Air Force Veteran
Republican Anna Paulina Luna will be the first Mexican-born congresswoman from Florida. This Air Force veteran will fill the seat vacated by Charlie Christ to compete for the governor's seat with Ron DeSantis.
Knocked 50,000 doors
Made 89,000 phone calls
Outspent 2:1 in primary
Outspent 12:1 in general
Today we made history.
My name is Anna Paulina Luna and I am going to be the next representative for FL-13!
Thank you Pinellas! I look forward to serving you in DC!— Anna Paulina Luna (@VoteAPL) November 9, 2022
