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Is Zoe Lofgren the first woman to represent her district in Congress?

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Yes, Zoe Lofgren is the first woman to represent her district in Congress. She was first elected in 1994 to represent California's 16th congressional district, which includes parts of San Jose and Cupertino. She is currently the Dean of the California Congressional delegation.
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