PRESS RELEASE
Date: July 15, 2008
Armenian National Committee of America
Eastern Region
122 W. 27th St. Floor 12, New York, NY 10001
Contact: Ani Hagopian
Tel: 313-655-2067
ANCA EASTERN REGION ENCOURAGING VOTER REGISTRATION FOR NOVEMBER
ELECTION
–Hundreds of candidates called upon to answer ANCA
Congressional Questionnaire
New York, NY – With the 55th Presidential and 111th Congressional
elections quickly approaching this November, the Armenian National
Committee of America, Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) is working to
promote voter registration outreach, and online and in- person
education to help strengthen Armenian American voices on issues of
concern to the community.
"Armenian Americans can play a powerful part in making their vote
count. With regular participation in local and national elections,
the strength and voice behind the Armenian cause can only continue
to grow," commented Ani Hagopian, outreach coordinator for the
Armenian National Committee of America, Eastern Region.
Encompassing thirty-three states, the ANCA Eastern Region embodies
a significant number of Armenian Americans and draws attention
towards efforts being made to enhance the Armenian voice. Zori
Eurdekian, 2008 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Intern, recently sent out ANCA
congressional questionnaires to hundreds of potential
congressional candidates and incumbents in hopes of establishing a
strong database to demonstrate how each candidate stands on issues
important to the Armenian American community. The ANCA
questionnaire is a tool for activists that allow each community to
help determine ANCA endorsements and support for particular races.
Drawing attention to Armenian Genocide recognition, foreign aid to
Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh, and the genocide in Darfur, the
questionnaire responses are shared with ANCA activists and will be
available through the ANCA website this coming fall.
Sources indicate the 2008 presidential and congressional elections
are said to be the election in which technology will play the
biggest role yet. Knowing the importance of the internet in this
election, the ANCA provided opportunities on its website for people
to register to vote, allow access to past meetings and events
activists have had with representatives and senators, and even
review Congressional "Report Cards" of their human rights and
Armenian related activity over the last two years.
"First time voters will be an imperative part of this election; we
want to make sure that they know they have the opportunity to learn
where candidates stand on important issues and be able to have the
ability to register to vote at their fingertips," Hagopian says.
In addition to Internet accessibility, the ANCA will also have
tables set up at the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) 75th Annual
Senior Olympics, which takes place in Detroit, Michigan from August
30 to September 2, 2008.
Registering to vote is a privilege for every American citizen. For
further information about voter registration, please visit
form&state=. Please
note you will have to print, sign, and mail in your form.
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest
and most influential Armenian American grassroots political
organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices,
chapters and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated
organizations around the world, the ANCA actively advances the
concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of
issues.