Anh ` ` Joseph '' Cao is first Vietnamese - American elected to the Louisiana House . Cao , of Louisiana , succeeded Rep. William Lee , who was facing scandal . Cao says he will and will encourage young people to become politically active .
Anh `` Joseph '' Cao is first Vietnamese-American elected to the U.S. House . Cao , of Louisiana , defeated Rep. William Jefferson , who was battling scandal . Cao says he hopes win will encourage young people to become politically active .