Yesterday, California Democrat Judy Chu won a special election in District 32 with almost 62% of the vote to become the newest member of Congress. "She's a dynamic leader and a woman of action, who stands up and fights for her beliefs, whether outside on a picket line with workers or inside the corridors of power," said Courtni Pugh, Executive Director of SEIU California State Council. SEIU members endorsed Chu in January and contributed their time and energy to her victory.

Even our President is happy about the win, expressing his enthusiasm for Chu's victory via Twitter: RT @BarackObama: Congratulations to CA Rep. Judy Chu district on becoming the first Chinese American woman elected to Congress.