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ANCA, ANCA-WR RELEASE ENDORSEMENT LIST FOR 2014 PRIMARY ELECTIONS
Friday, May 16th, 2014
The ANCA and ANCA-WR's list of endorsed candidates
Urge Armenian Americans to Use the Power of Their Vote
GLENDALE--On Friday, the Armenian National Committee of America
(ANCA) and the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region
(ANCA-WR) announced their list of endorsements in the 19 states west
of the Mississippi for the June 3, 2014, Primary elections, throwing
the electoral power of the Armenian American community behind local,
state, and federal candidates who have stood strong on issues of
importance to Armenian Americans.
"We are pleased to help empower Armenian Americans to cast informed
votes this election cycle by sharing our endorsements for upcoming
Primary Elections for Congressional candidates from the Western
United States," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "These
endorsements are the result of our review of the legislative record
and consultations with regional leaders, local chapters, and community
activists."
"The ANCA WR stands strong behind our select list of candidates
endorsed for California Offices and joins the ANCA in their steadfast
support of candidates endorsed on the federal level," stated ANCA
WR Executive Director Elen Asatryan. "We urge Armenian Americans to
exercise their right to vote in the Primary Election on June 3rd and
lend their voice to the candidates who have been staunch advocates
of the Armenian Cause," continued Asatryan.
The ANCA federal level endorsements are based primarily on ANCA
Congressional Report Cards, a detailed review of each incumbent's
record across a broad range of Armenian American issues. These Report
Cards, prepared in consultation with regional leaders and local ANCA
chapters across the country, cover issues ranging from securing
a just resolution of the Armenian Genocide and the strengthening
U.S.-Armenia relations to defending Nagorno Karabakh's independence,
and increasing U.S. aid and trade levels.
Among the specific grading criteria were each Member's willingness to
advance pro-Armenian American legislative initiatives (resolutions,
letters, etc.), including co-sponsoring the Armenian Genocide
Resolution, the Return of the Churches Resolution and pro-Armenian
provisions of the foreign aid bill, as well as their support for
Nagorno Karabakh. Other factors include their membership in the
Armenian Caucus, attendance at events, and their support for other
issues important to Armenian Americans.
The ANCA's list of Federal level endorsements for the Western Region
of the United States includes:
Candidates NameCities in District Raul Grijalva (D - AZ3)Tuscon Tony
Cardenas (D - CA29)Arleta, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima,
Sun Valley, Van Nuys Judy Chu (D - CA27)Arcadia, Claremont, Glendora,
Monterey Park, Pasadena Jim Costa (D - CA16)Fresno, Merced Jeff Denham
(R - CA10)Modesto, Tracy, Turlock Anna Eshoo (D - CA18)Los Gatos, Palo
Alto Janice Hahn (D - CA44)Compton, San Pedro, South Gate Michael Honda
(D - CA17)Cupertino, Fremont, San Jose Doug LaMalfa (R - CA1)Auburn,
Oroville, Redding, Richville Barbara Lee (D - CA13)Berkeley, Oakland
Zoe Lofgren (D - CA19)San Jose Alan Lowenthal (D - CA47)Long Beach
Grace Napolitano (D - CA32)Azusa, El Monte, LaVerne, Monrovia, West
Covina Devin Nunes (R - CA22)Clovis, Tulare, Visalia Edward Royce (R -
CA39)Brea, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights
Linda Sanchez (D - CA38)Cerritos, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera,
Whittier Loretta Sanchez (D - CA46)Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange,
Santa Ana Adam Schiff (D - CA28)Burbank, Glendale, Hollywood Brad
Sherman (D - CA30)Canoga Park, Encino, Northridge, Reseda, Sherman
Oaks, Woodland Hills Jackie Speier (D - CA14)San Francisco, San Mateo
David Valadao (R - CA21)Bakersfield, Fresno, Hanford Edwin Perlmutter
(D - CO7)Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster Dina Titus (D - NV1)Las Vegas
The ANCA-WR, which had not traditionally made endorsements in
Primary Elections, makes exceptions for select candidates who have
gone above and beyond the call of duty on issues of importance to the
Armenian American community. The basis for exceptions include leading,
co-authoring, or co-sponsoring of resolutions and bills recognizing the
Armenian Genocide, supporting the independence of Nagorno Karabagh,
mandating Armenian Genocide Education Curriculum in public schools,
as well as recognizing the efforts of the Near East Relief and the
American people during the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
The ANCA-WR's list of endorsements for County and State offices
includes:
CA Statewide
Candidates Name and PositionDistrict John Perez (D) for CA State
ControllerCA Statewide John Chiang (D) for CA State TreasurerCA
Statewide
California State Senate
Candidates NameCities in District Kevin De Leon (D - SEN22)Chinatown,
Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Little Armenia Robert
Hertzberg (D - SEN18)Pacoima, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Sherman Oaks,
Sun Valley, Van Nuys Tony Mendoza (D - SEN32)Downey, Montebello,
Norwalk, Pico Rivera
California State Assembly
Candidates NameCities in District Katcho Achadjian (R - ASM35)San
Luis Obispo Cheryl Brown (D - ASM47)Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino
Ian Calderon (D - ASM57)Hacienda Heights, La Mirada, Whittier Matt
Dababneh (D - ASM45)Calabasas, Canoga Park, Encino, Northridge, Reseda,
Woodland Hills Steve Fox (D - ASM36)Lancaster, Palmdale Mike Gatto (D -
ASM43)Burbank, Eagle Rock, Glendale, Hollywood, Los Feliz Chris Holden
(D - ASM41)Pasadena, San Dimas Adrin Nazarian (D - ASM46)Hollywood
Hills, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys Kristen Olsen
(R - ASM12)Stockton, Tracy Scott Wilk (R - ASM38)Santa Clara
Los Angeles County
Candidates Name and PositionDistrict Jeffrey Prang for LA County
AssesorLos Angeles County
Previously, ANCA-WR's Glendale Chapter endorsed candidate Vartan
Gharpetian for Glendale City Council as well as Proposition G, both
on the primary ballot for residents of Glendale, CA.
The 2014 Primary Elections will take place on June 3, 2014. In order to
vote, you must be registered. The ANCA-WR urges community members who
are U.S. citizens and over the age of 18 not yet registered to vote,
to register by the May 19, 2014. For additional information, contact
ANCA WR at 818.500.1918, [email protected], or visit www.ancawr.org.
The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
on a broad range of issues.
http://asbarez.com/123141/anca-anca-wr-release-endorsement-list-for-2014-primary-elections/
From: A. Papazian
Friday, May 16th, 2014
The ANCA and ANCA-WR's list of endorsed candidates
Urge Armenian Americans to Use the Power of Their Vote
GLENDALE--On Friday, the Armenian National Committee of America
(ANCA) and the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region
(ANCA-WR) announced their list of endorsements in the 19 states west
of the Mississippi for the June 3, 2014, Primary elections, throwing
the electoral power of the Armenian American community behind local,
state, and federal candidates who have stood strong on issues of
importance to Armenian Americans.
"We are pleased to help empower Armenian Americans to cast informed
votes this election cycle by sharing our endorsements for upcoming
Primary Elections for Congressional candidates from the Western
United States," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "These
endorsements are the result of our review of the legislative record
and consultations with regional leaders, local chapters, and community
activists."
"The ANCA WR stands strong behind our select list of candidates
endorsed for California Offices and joins the ANCA in their steadfast
support of candidates endorsed on the federal level," stated ANCA
WR Executive Director Elen Asatryan. "We urge Armenian Americans to
exercise their right to vote in the Primary Election on June 3rd and
lend their voice to the candidates who have been staunch advocates
of the Armenian Cause," continued Asatryan.
The ANCA federal level endorsements are based primarily on ANCA
Congressional Report Cards, a detailed review of each incumbent's
record across a broad range of Armenian American issues. These Report
Cards, prepared in consultation with regional leaders and local ANCA
chapters across the country, cover issues ranging from securing
a just resolution of the Armenian Genocide and the strengthening
U.S.-Armenia relations to defending Nagorno Karabakh's independence,
and increasing U.S. aid and trade levels.
Among the specific grading criteria were each Member's willingness to
advance pro-Armenian American legislative initiatives (resolutions,
letters, etc.), including co-sponsoring the Armenian Genocide
Resolution, the Return of the Churches Resolution and pro-Armenian
provisions of the foreign aid bill, as well as their support for
Nagorno Karabakh. Other factors include their membership in the
Armenian Caucus, attendance at events, and their support for other
issues important to Armenian Americans.
The ANCA's list of Federal level endorsements for the Western Region
of the United States includes:
Candidates NameCities in District Raul Grijalva (D - AZ3)Tuscon Tony
Cardenas (D - CA29)Arleta, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima,
Sun Valley, Van Nuys Judy Chu (D - CA27)Arcadia, Claremont, Glendora,
Monterey Park, Pasadena Jim Costa (D - CA16)Fresno, Merced Jeff Denham
(R - CA10)Modesto, Tracy, Turlock Anna Eshoo (D - CA18)Los Gatos, Palo
Alto Janice Hahn (D - CA44)Compton, San Pedro, South Gate Michael Honda
(D - CA17)Cupertino, Fremont, San Jose Doug LaMalfa (R - CA1)Auburn,
Oroville, Redding, Richville Barbara Lee (D - CA13)Berkeley, Oakland
Zoe Lofgren (D - CA19)San Jose Alan Lowenthal (D - CA47)Long Beach
Grace Napolitano (D - CA32)Azusa, El Monte, LaVerne, Monrovia, West
Covina Devin Nunes (R - CA22)Clovis, Tulare, Visalia Edward Royce (R -
CA39)Brea, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights
Linda Sanchez (D - CA38)Cerritos, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera,
Whittier Loretta Sanchez (D - CA46)Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange,
Santa Ana Adam Schiff (D - CA28)Burbank, Glendale, Hollywood Brad
Sherman (D - CA30)Canoga Park, Encino, Northridge, Reseda, Sherman
Oaks, Woodland Hills Jackie Speier (D - CA14)San Francisco, San Mateo
David Valadao (R - CA21)Bakersfield, Fresno, Hanford Edwin Perlmutter
(D - CO7)Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster Dina Titus (D - NV1)Las Vegas
The ANCA-WR, which had not traditionally made endorsements in
Primary Elections, makes exceptions for select candidates who have
gone above and beyond the call of duty on issues of importance to the
Armenian American community. The basis for exceptions include leading,
co-authoring, or co-sponsoring of resolutions and bills recognizing the
Armenian Genocide, supporting the independence of Nagorno Karabagh,
mandating Armenian Genocide Education Curriculum in public schools,
as well as recognizing the efforts of the Near East Relief and the
American people during the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
The ANCA-WR's list of endorsements for County and State offices
includes:
CA Statewide
Candidates Name and PositionDistrict John Perez (D) for CA State
ControllerCA Statewide John Chiang (D) for CA State TreasurerCA
Statewide
California State Senate
Candidates NameCities in District Kevin De Leon (D - SEN22)Chinatown,
Eagle Rock, East Hollywood, East Los Angeles, Little Armenia Robert
Hertzberg (D - SEN18)Pacoima, Sylmar, Toluca Lake, Sherman Oaks,
Sun Valley, Van Nuys Tony Mendoza (D - SEN32)Downey, Montebello,
Norwalk, Pico Rivera
California State Assembly
Candidates NameCities in District Katcho Achadjian (R - ASM35)San
Luis Obispo Cheryl Brown (D - ASM47)Fontana, Rialto, San Bernardino
Ian Calderon (D - ASM57)Hacienda Heights, La Mirada, Whittier Matt
Dababneh (D - ASM45)Calabasas, Canoga Park, Encino, Northridge, Reseda,
Woodland Hills Steve Fox (D - ASM36)Lancaster, Palmdale Mike Gatto (D -
ASM43)Burbank, Eagle Rock, Glendale, Hollywood, Los Feliz Chris Holden
(D - ASM41)Pasadena, San Dimas Adrin Nazarian (D - ASM46)Hollywood
Hills, Panorama City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys Kristen Olsen
(R - ASM12)Stockton, Tracy Scott Wilk (R - ASM38)Santa Clara
Los Angeles County
Candidates Name and PositionDistrict Jeffrey Prang for LA County
AssesorLos Angeles County
Previously, ANCA-WR's Glendale Chapter endorsed candidate Vartan
Gharpetian for Glendale City Council as well as Proposition G, both
on the primary ballot for residents of Glendale, CA.
The 2014 Primary Elections will take place on June 3, 2014. In order to
vote, you must be registered. The ANCA-WR urges community members who
are U.S. citizens and over the age of 18 not yet registered to vote,
to register by the May 19, 2014. For additional information, contact
ANCA WR at 818.500.1918, [email protected], or visit www.ancawr.org.
The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
on a broad range of issues.
http://asbarez.com/123141/anca-anca-wr-release-endorsement-list-for-2014-primary-elections/
From: A. Papazian