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ANCA-WR URGES US ARMENIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN JUNE 8 PRIMARY ELECTIONS
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 4, 2010 - 13:42 AMT 08:42 GMT
The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR)
issued a statement Thursday urging Armenian Americans to vote on
June 8th as we approach one of the most competitive and important
primary elections in years. ANCA-WR's endorsements for elections that
it has described as "key races of importance to Armenian Americans"
are presented below.
California's 33rd Assembly District
San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Katcho Achadjian is running for
a seat in the California State Assembly in the 33rd District. As a
three-term County Supervisor, Katcho has proven his dedication to his
community. He has fought diligently to protect taxpayers, property
rights and public safety while making an effort to hold down the cost
of government.
Khatcho is running against three other Republicans in the June
primary. Achadjian enjoys the support of Former Governor George
Deukmejian, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Lieutenant Governor of
California & Former State Senator Abel Maldonado, and numerous other
elected officials and organizations. If elected, Achadjian will be
the only Armenian American member of State Assembly.
California's 43rd Assembly District - Special Election AND Primary
The ANCA-WR has issued an open endorsement for the 43rd Assembly
District (43rd AD) Special Election Runoff Election. The ANCA-WR is
endorsing both candidates - Republican candidate Sunder Ramani and
Democratic candidate Mike Gatto - for the Special Election runoff
on June 8th. The ANCA-WR has worked closely with both candidates and
organized televised town halls during which the candidates have had
an opportunity to present their platforms.
The winner of this Special Election runoff will fill the seat vacated
by former California State Assemblyman Paul Krekorian. June 8th
will also serve as a primary election for this seat for the November
General Election.
US Senate - Nevada
A large and growing Armenian American community in Nevada has been
supporting Danny Tarkanian in the Republican primary for the U.S.
Senate seat currently held by Harry Reid. Tarkanian, a graduate of
the University of San Diego Law School, is a successful businessman
and dedicated husband and father. Tarkanian is known as a strong
conservative who is a proven vote getter in Nevada. Only four years
ago, Tarkanian won the Republican primary and garnered over 230,000
votes in his race for Nevada Secretary of State. He is matched
against eight other Republican candidates, including former Nevada
Republican Party leader Sue Lowden and Sharron Angle, in the June
8, 2010 Republican U.S. Senate Primary. He is the only candidate in
the Republican Primary to speak publicly in support of the views and
values of Nevada's Armenian American community. A victory in the June
8th primary will take Tarkanian one step closer to becoming the first
Armenian American to serve in the U.S. Senate.
California's 36th Congressional District
An important Congressional race for the Armenian American community
is the 36th Congressional District race. Marcy Winograd, a long time
educator, is challenging longtime Congresswoman Jane Harman (D-36)
in the Democratic primary. Winograd is considered a leader within
State Democratic Party circles, as president of Progressive Democrats
of America (Los Angeles chapter), co-founder of L.A. Jews for Peace,
and the Co-Chair of the State Party's Foreign Policy Committee of
the Progressive Caucus. Winograd has pledged to support issues of
concern to the Armenian American community and fight for justice for
the Armenian Genocide if elected to Congress.
"This election cycle presents tremendous opportunities for Armenian
Americans to express themselves through voting and we encourage all
Armenian Americans to go to the polls on June 8th," said ANCA-WR
Government Relations Director Lerna Shirinian.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
June 4, 2010 - 13:42 AMT 08:42 GMT
The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR)
issued a statement Thursday urging Armenian Americans to vote on
June 8th as we approach one of the most competitive and important
primary elections in years. ANCA-WR's endorsements for elections that
it has described as "key races of importance to Armenian Americans"
are presented below.
California's 33rd Assembly District
San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Katcho Achadjian is running for
a seat in the California State Assembly in the 33rd District. As a
three-term County Supervisor, Katcho has proven his dedication to his
community. He has fought diligently to protect taxpayers, property
rights and public safety while making an effort to hold down the cost
of government.
Khatcho is running against three other Republicans in the June
primary. Achadjian enjoys the support of Former Governor George
Deukmejian, Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Lieutenant Governor of
California & Former State Senator Abel Maldonado, and numerous other
elected officials and organizations. If elected, Achadjian will be
the only Armenian American member of State Assembly.
California's 43rd Assembly District - Special Election AND Primary
The ANCA-WR has issued an open endorsement for the 43rd Assembly
District (43rd AD) Special Election Runoff Election. The ANCA-WR is
endorsing both candidates - Republican candidate Sunder Ramani and
Democratic candidate Mike Gatto - for the Special Election runoff
on June 8th. The ANCA-WR has worked closely with both candidates and
organized televised town halls during which the candidates have had
an opportunity to present their platforms.
The winner of this Special Election runoff will fill the seat vacated
by former California State Assemblyman Paul Krekorian. June 8th
will also serve as a primary election for this seat for the November
General Election.
US Senate - Nevada
A large and growing Armenian American community in Nevada has been
supporting Danny Tarkanian in the Republican primary for the U.S.
Senate seat currently held by Harry Reid. Tarkanian, a graduate of
the University of San Diego Law School, is a successful businessman
and dedicated husband and father. Tarkanian is known as a strong
conservative who is a proven vote getter in Nevada. Only four years
ago, Tarkanian won the Republican primary and garnered over 230,000
votes in his race for Nevada Secretary of State. He is matched
against eight other Republican candidates, including former Nevada
Republican Party leader Sue Lowden and Sharron Angle, in the June
8, 2010 Republican U.S. Senate Primary. He is the only candidate in
the Republican Primary to speak publicly in support of the views and
values of Nevada's Armenian American community. A victory in the June
8th primary will take Tarkanian one step closer to becoming the first
Armenian American to serve in the U.S. Senate.
California's 36th Congressional District
An important Congressional race for the Armenian American community
is the 36th Congressional District race. Marcy Winograd, a long time
educator, is challenging longtime Congresswoman Jane Harman (D-36)
in the Democratic primary. Winograd is considered a leader within
State Democratic Party circles, as president of Progressive Democrats
of America (Los Angeles chapter), co-founder of L.A. Jews for Peace,
and the Co-Chair of the State Party's Foreign Policy Committee of
the Progressive Caucus. Winograd has pledged to support issues of
concern to the Armenian American community and fight for justice for
the Armenian Genocide if elected to Congress.
"This election cycle presents tremendous opportunities for Armenian
Americans to express themselves through voting and we encourage all
Armenian Americans to go to the polls on June 8th," said ANCA-WR
Government Relations Director Lerna Shirinian.
From: A. Papazian