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2026 Endorsements

A 45-candidate primary slate across California and Nevada, plus an additional general election endorsement in Texas

California Primary · June 2 Nevada Primary · June 9 Texas General · November 3
California Primary
Tuesday, June 2
Mail ballots are in circulation now
Nevada Primary
Tuesday, June 9
Mail ballots are in circulation now

The Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region (ANCA-WR) has announced its 2026 endorsements. The 45-candidate primary slate covers federal, state, county, and local offices across California and Nevada. ANCA-WR has additionally endorsed Tano Tijerina in Texas’s 28th Congressional District for the November 3, 2026 general election, where he will face Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus Co-Chair Henry Cuellar.

“The slate of candidates that we are endorsing for the primary elections in both California and Nevada has demonstrated a clear and consistent record of standing with the Armenian-American community on cornerstone issues. From combating Armenian Genocide denial and supporting the expansion of genocide education, to advocating for the right of a safe and dignified return for Armenian refugees from Artsakh, the unconditional release of Armenian POWs illegally held in Baku, and the preservation of Armenian cultural and religious heritage sites in Artsakh, these candidates have shown through their actions and leadership that they are committed partners in the pursuit of justice, accountability, and human rights.” — Oshin Harootoonian, Chair, ANCA-WR
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Federal · U.S. House of Representatives

Kevin Mullin
Kevin MullinCA-15
Jim Costa
Jim CostaCA-21
David Valadao
David ValadaoCA-22
Judy Chu
Judy ChuCA-28
Luz Maria Rivas
Luz Maria RivasCA-29
Laura Friedman
Laura FriedmanCA-30
Brad Sherman
Brad ShermanCA-32
Hilda Solis
Hilda SolisCA-38

For more than a century, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has fought to uplift the needs of the Armenian community. Throughout my career, I have been proud to stand alongside them in their fight for recognition and justice. Under my leadership, the County has declared April as Armenian History Month and April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day to celebrate the diaspora’s contributions to the County and ensure that history is never forgotten. I was honored to help establish the permanent Armenian Genocide memorial in Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles and celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Armenian Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. I am proud to have the endorsement of ANCA Western Region, and look forward to our continued partnership to advocate on behalf of Armenian-Americans nationwide.

— Hilda Solis
Young Kim
Young KimCA-40
Dina Titus
Dina TitusNV-1
Susie Lee
Susie LeeNV-3
Tano Tijerina
Tano TijerinaTX-28 · General Election

Note: Texas’s primary has already concluded. Tijerina’s endorsement is for the November 3, 2026 general election.

CA

California · Statewide

Fiona Ma
Fiona MaLieutenant Governor
Rob Bonta
Rob BontaAttorney General
Shirley Weber
Shirley WeberSecretary of State
Eleni Kounalakis
Eleni KounalakisTreasurer
Al Muratsuchi
Al MuratsuchiSuperintendent of Public Instruction
Malia Cohen
Malia CohenController
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California State Senate

Caroline Menjivar
Caroline MenjivarSD-20
Susan Rubio
Susan RubioSD-22
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California State Assembly

David Tangipa
David TangipaAD-8
Matt Haney
Matt HaneyAD-17
Catherine Stefani
Catherine StefaniAD-19
Diane Papan
Diane PapanAD-21
Juan Alanis
Juan AlanisAD-22
Patrick Ahrens
Patrick AhrensAD-26
Pilar Schiavo
Pilar SchiavoAD-40
John Harabedian
John HarabedianAD-41
Celeste Rodriguez
Celeste RodriguezAD-43
Nick Schultz
Nick SchultzAD-44

I am deeply honored and grateful to receive the endorsement of the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region for my reelection to the California State Assembly. I value the ANCA-WR’s steadfast commitment to civic engagement, human rights, and the Armenian American community. I proudly represent the largest population of Armenian Americans in the California state. I look forward to continuing our work together to advocate for their Armenian American community.

— Nick Schultz
Jesse Gabriel
Jesse GabrielAD-46
Blanca Rubio
Blanca RubioAD-48
Mike Fong
Mike FongAD-49
Rick Chavez Zbur
Rick Chavez ZburAD-51
Jessica Caloza
Jessica CalozaAD-52
Mark Gonzalez
Mark GonzalezAD-54
Ali Taj
Ali TajAD-67
LA

City & County of Los Angeles

City of Los Angeles
Jose Ugarte
Jose UgarteLA City Council, District 9
Hugo Soto-Martínez
Hugo Soto-MartínezLA City Council, District 13

It is an honor to earn the endorsement of ANCA-WR. Representing Little Armenia means fighting every day for a community with deep roots, cultural pride, and a long history of resilience. I remain committed to standing with Armenian families, protecting Armenian small businesses and institutions, confronting Armenophobia and genocide denial, and advocating for justice and human rights for Armenians everywhere — from Los Angeles to Artsakh and Armenia.

— Hugo Soto-Martínez
Kelly Gonez
Kelly GonezLAUSD Board of Education, District 6
Los Angeles County
Robert Luna
Robert LunaSheriff
Jeff Prang
Jeff PrangAssessor

I am deeply honored to receive the endorsement of the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region.

I am grateful for their support and for the trust they have placed in me. The Armenian-American community has long played a vital role in strengthening Los Angeles County through civic engagement, public service, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.

Over the years, I have been proud and privileged to stand with the Armenian-American community in support of Armenian Genocide remembrance and recognition, and to honor the resilience, history, and contributions of Armenian Americans throughout our region.

This endorsement is especially meaningful, and I look forward to continuing our work together to ensure fair, effective, and responsive service for all residents of Los Angeles County.

I also appreciate ANCA-WR’s longstanding advocacy and the important work they do to promote civic engagement, historical recognition, human rights, and community empowerment throughout Los Angeles County and beyond.

— Jeff Prang
María Elena Durazo
María Elena DurazoBoard of Supervisors, District 1
Lindsey Horvath
Lindsey HorvathBoard of Supervisors, District 3

I’m grateful for the support and endorsement of ANCA-WR as we continue working to uplift and advocate for justice for Los Angeles County’s vibrant Armenian community. Together, let’s keep building a safer, more affordable future in LA for generations of the Armenian diaspora to come.

— Lindsey Horvath
NV

Nevada · Clark County

Lenna Hovanessian
Lenna HovanessianClark County Commission, District F
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Chapter Endorsements

The following candidates have been endorsed by ANCA-WR’s local chapters serving their respective communities.

Crescenta Valley Chapter
Nerses Aposhian
Nerses AposhianLa Cañada Flintridge City Council
Glendale Chapter
Ronnie Gharibian
Ronnie GharibianGlendale City Council
Vrej Agajanian
Vrej AgajanianGlendale City Council
Evelina Sarian
Evelina SarianGlendale City Council
Dr. Suzie Abajian
Dr. Suzie AbajianGlendale City Clerk
David Gevorkyan
David GevorkyanGlendale City Treasurer
Dr. Edit Khachatryan
Dr. Edit KhachatryanGlendale CC Board of Trustees, Area 2
Yvette Davis
Yvette DavisGlendale CC Board of Trustees, Area 4
Greg Krikorian
Greg KrikorianGlendale Unified School District, Area B
Debbie Blute
Debbie BluteGlendale Unified School District, Area C
Shant Kevorkian
Shant KevorkianGlendale Unified School District, Area D
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Primary Election Information

California · June 2, 2026

Return your ballot by mail as soon as you receive it. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received not later than 7 days after Election Day. To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day, mail it at least five days before Election Day. If mailing on Election Day, get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office. Sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive automatic email, SMS (text), or voice call notifications about your ballot.

Nevada · June 9, 2026

Mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 4 days after the election. If there is no postmark, the ballot must arrive within 3 days after Election Day. You can also hand-deliver your ballot by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

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