ACA-PAC Endorsed Candidates for November 2nd Elections

GLENDALE, CA — Earlier this month The Armenian Council of America PAC had announced its official endorsement of US Senator Barbara Boxer who is running for re-election in November.
The ACA-PAC’s decision to endorse Senator Boxer stemmed from both her dedication to serving her constituents and her close working relationship with the people she represents in the State.
Senator Boxer has a long-standing record of involvement in the Armenian American community. As a true and loyal friend to Armenian Americans she has committed herself to advance issues of concern to the Armenian-Americans, including affirming support year after year for the Armenian Genocide through co-sponsorships of legislation affirming the official recognition of the Genocide by the U.S. government.
For the House of Representatives: ACA-PAC has endorsed Congressman Adam Schiff, also the incumbent in the race for the Congressional seat in the 29th District. “Congressman Schiff has been authored several bills defending the interests and rights of the Armenian-American community as well as the needs of the people in the Republic of Armenia,” added Khatchadourian.
House of Representatives: Congressman Brad Sherman, representing the 27th Congressional District has been an integral force in the advancement of issues pertaining to the Armenian-American community since the late 90s through his role in promoting awareness on the Armenian Genocide and its proper recognition by the U.S. government.
House of Representatives: Congressman Howard Berman who represents the 38th Congressional District has also been endorsed by the ACA-PAC for his commitment to advancing recognition of the Armenian Genocide by serving as the original co-sponsor of a Resolution condemning the Genocide and calling upon the U.S. government to officially acknowledge it on record as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
State Assembly: ACA-PAC has endorsed, for the second time since the special election in June, Assemblyman Mike Gatto representing the 43rd Assembly District. “We are very proud to endorse Assemblyman Gatto who has proven, in a very short amount of time, that he is not only a friend of the Armenian community, but a representative who will make sure that our issues are heard very clearly in the State legislature,” added Khatchadourian.
State Assembly: Assembly Member Anthony Portantino who represents the California’s 44th Assembly District has over time shown his continuous commitment to Armenian American issues within the Staet legislature. For this his commitment, character and devotion to Armenian American issues Assembly Member Portantino has garnered the endorsement of the ACA-PAC.