How important is it to elect someone of the same statistical profile as the majority in the district, or state, in order to gain good representation? Provide 3-4 pros and coins.

3 pros:

Most people in the electoral district will feel represented - if the district is majority-asian, and the elected official is asian, people will probably feel represented. The elected official understands the culture of the district - self-explanatory. The official grew in the prevailing culture of the area. The elected official understands the problems of the district.

3 cons:

Minorities could feel unrepresented - if the majority is asian, and the minority is white, white people may feel unrepresented by an asian elected official. The elected official may not understand the culture of the minorities. The elected official may not understand the problems of the minority society.