The Pasadena-based Armenian Council of America-Political Action Committee (ACA-PAC) has released its list of endorsements for California’s primary election on June 5, a report media report said.
Before endorsing anyone, the ACA-PAC Board said it carefully reviews each incumbent’s track record and each new candidate’s answers to questions concerning their Armenian- American constituency.
ACA-PAC endorsements are based largely on the candidate’s preparedness and ability to address issues ranging from reaffirmation of the Armenian genocide, promoting Armenian genocide education in public schools, and support for the independent Republics of Armenia and Artsakh, according to the Massis Post said.
The majority of these endorsements, ACA-PAC said in the report, include incumbents who have served as a strong voice for the community.
For California governor, the organization is endorsing Antonio Villaraigosa as its candidate, and Ed Hernandez for California lieutenant governor.
The ACA-PAC’s other statewide endorsements are:
California Secretary of State – Alex Padilla
California State Controller – Betty Yee
California State Treasurer – Fiona Ma, CPA
California State Insurance Commissioner – Ricardo Lara
California State Board of Equalization – Scott Svonkin
California Attorney General – Xavier Bacerra
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction – Tony Thurmond
U.S. Senate – Kevin de Leon
U.S. House of Representatives
Congressional District 27, Judy Chu
Congressional District 28, Adam Schiff
California State Assembly – Chris Holden – AD 41
Los Angeles County Assessor – Jeffrey Prang
ACA-PAC said it is encouraging all Armenian-Americans to exercise their rights as citizens on June 5 by voting for these candidates who represent its common values, ideals, and aspiration for the progress of our long-standing and growing communities of California and the United States.