He was re-elected for three subsequent consecutive terms .
In 1970 Badillo was elected to the United States House of Representatives from New York 's 21st District in the South Bronx , becoming the first Puerto Rican to so serve .
Badillo was re-elected for three subsequent consecutive terms .
In 1970 Badillo was elected to the United States House of Representatives from New York 's 21st District in the South Bronx , becoming the first Puerto Rican to so serve .