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Armenian American in race for Maryland Delegate seat
by Emil Sanamyan
http://www.reporter.am/index.cfm?objectid¬043100-80C6-11DF-BCEC0003FF3452C2
Published: Friday June 25, 2010
Hrant Jamgochian.
Bethesda, Md. - Hrant Jamgochian is seeking to become first Armenian
American to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. His campaign
will kick-off on June 27 at Jamgochian's home at 6010 Ryland Drive in
Bethesda.
In a recent interview with The Armenian Reporter Jamgochian described
his more than a decade-long track record of health, environmental and
Armenian-American advocacy that makes him well-positioned to win the
Democratic Party primary set for September 14.
"Much of the new federal health reform law will be implemented at the
state level," Jamgochian said. "And with my experience and training I
am uniquely quaified to ensure that Maryland takes advantage of every
opportunity in the new law."
Jamgochian, 37 currently serves as the director of health policy for
United Way Worldwide, where he works with the organization's 1,200
state and local affiliates to help improve the health of all
Americans. Previously he worked as director of congressional and state
relations at the American Pharmacists Association and before that at
the American Psychological Association. He is also active on
environmental issues, currently serving on the local Sierra Club
executive committe.
If elected Jamgochian would also draw on the experience of his years
of Armenian American advocacy. Working at the Armenian Assembly of
America from 1997 to 2002, he helped to advance human rights through
advocating for Armenian Genocide affirmation while promoting U.S.
foreign policy through engagement with Armenia and Karabakh.
He remains active on Armenian American issues and his campaign has
received early endorsements from area Armenian Americans, including
veteran issues advocate Annie Totah and Maryland businessman Aris
Mardirossian, who serve as Honorary Co-chairs for his campaign.
Jamgochian is also a member of the Maryland Mayflower Society being
13th in descent from William Bradford and 8th in descent from
Revolutionary War Veteran Samuel Wheat through his maternal line.
A member of the Maryland, Washington, DC and Supreme Court Bars,
Jamgochian received his J.D. from the Catholic University of America
and his LL.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Getting the message out
After a late resignation by one of the incumbents in the district, who
left to serve in the Obama Administration, several other candidates
joined Jamgochian who is working hard to get his message out to some
48,000 registered Democrats in Maryland's 16th.
Candidates are now aiming to step up their fundraising ahead of the
August 14 filing deadline for contributions. Key endorsements, such as
those from the Washington Post, Montgomery Gazette, Progressive
Maryland, Sierra Club and other groups are likely to be based on how
well candidates fundraise and rally voters.
The next two months will be busy for Jamgochian, as he plans to
network with voters via mail, social-networking sites, as well as by
knocking on doors and handing out flyers at metro stops and various
area events.
"I see myself as the inclusive candidate, one with a diverse
background and set of life experiences, who has the unique perspective
and commitment to represent everyone in my diverse district well. At
the same time, I know how much it means to so many in our community
who would love to see the first Armenian American elected in Maryland
and encourage everyone to support our campaign," Jamgochian said.
Contact the Jamgochian campaign via http://www.friendsofhrant.org/,
e-mail [email protected], facebook
www.facebook.com/HrantForDelegate, twitter
www.twitter.com/FriendsOfHrant or by telephone (301) 493-5740.
From: A. Papazian
by Emil Sanamyan
http://www.reporter.am/index.cfm?objectid¬043100-80C6-11DF-BCEC0003FF3452C2
Published: Friday June 25, 2010
Hrant Jamgochian.
Bethesda, Md. - Hrant Jamgochian is seeking to become first Armenian
American to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. His campaign
will kick-off on June 27 at Jamgochian's home at 6010 Ryland Drive in
Bethesda.
In a recent interview with The Armenian Reporter Jamgochian described
his more than a decade-long track record of health, environmental and
Armenian-American advocacy that makes him well-positioned to win the
Democratic Party primary set for September 14.
"Much of the new federal health reform law will be implemented at the
state level," Jamgochian said. "And with my experience and training I
am uniquely quaified to ensure that Maryland takes advantage of every
opportunity in the new law."
Jamgochian, 37 currently serves as the director of health policy for
United Way Worldwide, where he works with the organization's 1,200
state and local affiliates to help improve the health of all
Americans. Previously he worked as director of congressional and state
relations at the American Pharmacists Association and before that at
the American Psychological Association. He is also active on
environmental issues, currently serving on the local Sierra Club
executive committe.
If elected Jamgochian would also draw on the experience of his years
of Armenian American advocacy. Working at the Armenian Assembly of
America from 1997 to 2002, he helped to advance human rights through
advocating for Armenian Genocide affirmation while promoting U.S.
foreign policy through engagement with Armenia and Karabakh.
He remains active on Armenian American issues and his campaign has
received early endorsements from area Armenian Americans, including
veteran issues advocate Annie Totah and Maryland businessman Aris
Mardirossian, who serve as Honorary Co-chairs for his campaign.
Jamgochian is also a member of the Maryland Mayflower Society being
13th in descent from William Bradford and 8th in descent from
Revolutionary War Veteran Samuel Wheat through his maternal line.
A member of the Maryland, Washington, DC and Supreme Court Bars,
Jamgochian received his J.D. from the Catholic University of America
and his LL.M. from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Getting the message out
After a late resignation by one of the incumbents in the district, who
left to serve in the Obama Administration, several other candidates
joined Jamgochian who is working hard to get his message out to some
48,000 registered Democrats in Maryland's 16th.
Candidates are now aiming to step up their fundraising ahead of the
August 14 filing deadline for contributions. Key endorsements, such as
those from the Washington Post, Montgomery Gazette, Progressive
Maryland, Sierra Club and other groups are likely to be based on how
well candidates fundraise and rally voters.
The next two months will be busy for Jamgochian, as he plans to
network with voters via mail, social-networking sites, as well as by
knocking on doors and handing out flyers at metro stops and various
area events.
"I see myself as the inclusive candidate, one with a diverse
background and set of life experiences, who has the unique perspective
and commitment to represent everyone in my diverse district well. At
the same time, I know how much it means to so many in our community
who would love to see the first Armenian American elected in Maryland
and encourage everyone to support our campaign," Jamgochian said.
Contact the Jamgochian campaign via http://www.friendsofhrant.org/,
e-mail [email protected], facebook
www.facebook.com/HrantForDelegate, twitter
www.twitter.com/FriendsOfHrant or by telephone (301) 493-5740.
From: A. Papazian