* and a Muslim American

Here’s some Asian American highlights – focused mostly on Congressional races – from yesterday’s primaries in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington.

But first … We salute U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono for continuing to be a strong critic of the Kavanaugh nomination.

Earlier this week, I joined activists in front of the Capitol to lay out #WhatsAtStake with Brett Kavanaugh's nomination– a woman's right to choose, laws that defend our safety and the environment, and protections that ensure that millions of Americans can afford health care.

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Washington State – Rep. Pramila Jayapal won her top-two race against Republican Craig Keller with 81 percent to 19 percent. Rep. Jayapal and Keller face off again in the general. She is the first Indian American woman to serve in the House of Representatives, the first women to represent her district in…