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1. Mary Gonzales (D-El Paso, Texas)
Mary Gonzales, one of the more progressive Hispanic leaders, won her seat after openly declaring herself gay and “pansexual.” She’s pursuing a Ph.D. in Education and hopes to use her skills in education and community activism to make changes in the Hispanic community.

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