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What notable first is Alex Padilla recognized for in the Senate?

  • First Asian-American

  • First African-American

  • First Hispanic-American

  • First Native-American

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As the first Hispanic-American U.S. Senator from California, Alex Padilla holds a significant position in the Senate. Appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris after she became Vice President, Padilla made history as a prominent figure representing the growing diversity within the U.S. government.
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