Democratic Chairpersons of committees are more likely to be ethnic minority members because they are generally

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Democratic Chairpersons of committees are chosen based on seniority in the particular house of Congress. This means that the member who has been on the committee the longest and has maintained good standing within their party is most likely to be selected as the Chairperson. Since ethnic minority members tend to have lower seniority due to historical discrimination and lack of representation, they may have a better chance of becoming committee Chairpersons as a result of efforts for greater diversity and inclusivity within the party.

Democratic Chairpersons of Committees Are More Likely to Be Ethnic