Pramila Jayapal has become the first Indian-American Congresswoman for the United States.

House Of Representatives Allows Media Rare View Of House Chamber, Brendan Hoffman
House Of Representatives Allows Media Rare View Of House Chamber, Brendan Hoffman
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She has replaced U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott who had served since 1988.

Jayapal beat Brady Walkinshaw for the 7th District seat and won with 57 percent of the vote.

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