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Re: CNN: Margaret Chin Poised to be 1st Chinese-American to Represent N.Y.’s Chinatown

Eric Chow — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:39:14 -0000

I'm proud of all the candidates, Liu, Chin and Koo for winning in their respective offices. Especially excited for John Liu as the first Asian American to hold a citywide office. It took a long time for an Asian American to get here but I feel this is another positive and exciting step forward to the future. I hope they all have continued success.

Re: CNN: Margaret Chin Poised to be 1st Chinese-American to Represent N.Y.’s Chinatown

johnklin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:46:16 -0000

NYC elects first Asian to citywide office
"Democrat John Liu (LOO) easily defeated Republican challenger Joe Mendola in Tuesday's election for comptroller. Liu had 76 percent of the vote with 100 percent of precincts reporting. Liu's family emigrated from Taiwan when he was a child."
http://www.examiner.com/a-2...

Re: CNN: Margaret Chin Poised to be 1st Chinese-American to Represent N.Y.’s Chinatown

johnklin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:45:12 -0000

Chinese-American wins seat in NYC's Chinatown
http://www.etaiwannews.com/...

Re: CNN: Margaret Chin Poised to be 1st Chinese-American to Represent N.Y.’s Chinatown

johnklin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:44:39 -0000

I had blogged about this earlier - at least that he was likely to win.

Strong Showing for Asian Americans in NYC Primaries
http://www.8asians.com/2009...

and Linda had blogged this:

Runoff Election Tonight in NYC: John C. Liu Vs. David Yassky for City Comptroller
http://www.8asians.com/2009...

Re: CNN: Margaret Chin Poised to be 1st Chinese-American to Represent N.Y.’s Chinatown

Simon — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:50:39 -0000

You guys are missing the biggest scoop!

According to the New York Times as of 12:34AM:
John Liu (D) won with 76% of the vote (696,330) for NYC Comptroller. He is the first Asian-American to win a citywide office in NYC.

Margaret Chin (D) also won City Council 1st District with reportedly more than a whopping 85% of the vote! She is the first Asian-American elected to represent the city's historic Chinatown in Manhattan.

Peter Koo (R) won John Liu's vacated seat for City Council 20th District with 50% against Yen Chou's (D) 45%.