Sacramento-area win gives Congress a record six members of Chinese descent

Dr. Richard Pan’s victory also came as AAPI voters swung 9 points toward Democrats from 2024.

Nov 09, 2026

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A pediatrician’s win in the Sacramento area will see the next Congress pack a record six members of Chinese descent.

Path to victory

Democrat Dr. Richard Pan, a former state senator and the son of Taiwanese immigrants, defeated U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley to win California’s 6th Congressional District. Kiley, a Republican u…

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