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Background- On November 3, New York city will have their Council elections. Margaret Chin, is one of the candidates to represent New York's Chinatown.

Summary- Margaret Chin, a Hong Kong immigrant, is poised to win New York City's council election. If elected, she will be the first Asian- American woman to join the body governing the country's most diverse urban area. Her family immigrated to America in 1963, and really worked at having the American dream. Because of that mentality she had with her family, one of her biggest passions is immigration reform. She is campaigning a bunch of other traditional issues like affordable housing, job opportunities, and better citizen care.

Analysis- Chin's predicted win will be a milestone in the political rise in the Asian- American community. In recent times, the overall government of America has becoming more and more diverse.

Commentary- I am very happy that this year is becoming a year of firsts. First African American President, and now the First Asian-American women council of Chin is elected. I hope soon in the future our country will have the first Woman President.

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