Mark Takano

Mark Allan Takano (born December 10, 1960) is an American teacher and politician.

In November 2012, Takano was elected to the U.S. Representative for the 41st District of California.Goad, Ben.  "Congress District 41: Takano beats Tavaglione in nationally watched race,"  Press-Enterprise (Riverside, California). November 6, 2012; retrieved 2012-12-2.

Early life
Takano was born in Riverside, California. He is the son of Japanese American parents.  He is Sansei, which means that he is the grandson of people born in Japan who immigrated to the US.Furutani, Warren.  "Welcoming a New Generation of Nikkei Leaders," Rafu Shimpo (Los Angeles). November 23, 2012; retrieved 2012-12-2.

After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the Takano family was  relocated and interned from California to "War Relocation Camps" during World War II.Johnson, Chris. "Takano on path to make history in Calif. race," Washington Blade (Washington, D.C.). December 22, 2011; retrieved 2012-12-3. He graduated from Harvard University in 1983."Harvard Grad Turns Democrat to Win Votes," The Harvard Crimson (Cambridge, Massachusetts). October 21, 1992; retrieved 2012-12-3.

Career
Takano taught in public school for 23 years.

In March 2020, Takano endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for President of the United States.

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Category:1960 births
Category:Living people
Category:Harvard University alumni
Category:United States representatives from California
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians
Category:People from Riverside, California