Mark Takano
Mark Allan Takano is an American politician and academic who has served in the United States House of Representatives since 2013, representing California's 41st congressional district from 2013 to 2023 and the 39th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Takano became the first gay person of Asian descent in Congress upon taking office.
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Background
Born
1960-12-10, Riverside
Education
La Sierra High School, Harvard College, University of California Riverside College of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences
Prior Occupations
politician, teacher
Positions Held
United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
California
Status
Current member
In office since
2013
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