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TIL Octaviano Larrazolo of New Mexico became the first Hispanic elected to the U.S. Senate.As a politician,he pushed to boost Hispanic representation so that the political system would reflect the state's population.During this time he also helped write the Constitution for the state of New Mexico.

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