| % of Congress That Is... | |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| African American | 8 |
| Latino | 7 |
| Asian American | 2 |
| Native American | 0.3 |
%
Sources:
upworthy.com, blog.leeandlow.com
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| % of Congress That Is... | |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| African American | 8 |
| Latino | 7 |
| Asian American | 2 |
| Native American | 0.3 |
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Even though women and people of color can run for office, they have a hard time being elected. Our current Congress is the most diverse yet, and it's still overwhelmingly white. Obstacles like gerrymandering, voter ID laws, and blatant racism and sexism likely keep minorities out of office.