Which state elected the first Hispanic woman to Congress?
The first Hispanic woman elected to Congress represented what state?
A. North Carolina
B. Florida
C. California
D. Colorado
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Answer: B
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a Cuban-American, was elected to the Florida State House of Representatives in 1982 and the Florida Senate in 1986, becoming the first Hispanic woman to serve in both bodies.
.Source: http://ros-lehtinen.house.gov/about-me/full-biography
Posted by FederalDaily Staff on February 07, 2013 at 4:12 PM