Armenian Americans weigh candidates' records on community issues
Navigating the Massachusetts and New Hampshire primaries as an Armenian American voter
An editorial from The Armenian Weekly examines how Armenian American voters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire should evaluate 2026 primary candidates, emphasizing demonstrated commitment to Armenian concerns over campaign rhetoric.
The article focuses on three races: the Massachusetts U.S. Senate Democratic primary between Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton; the Massachusetts State Senate Democratic primary for Middlesex and Suffolk; and New Hampshire's developing U.S. Senate contest.
Markey received an A+ rating from the Armenian National Committee of America for his longstanding advocacy on Armenian Genocide recognition, Azerbaijani aggression, detained Armenian prisoners, and sanctions. The article argues that Armenian American voters should assess candidates based on substantive historical action on issues including Armenia's security, Artsakh's status, and restrictions on U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan, rather than viewing elections through traditional political frameworks.
