The Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region, announced today its endorsement of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn as she runs for U.S. Congress in California’s 36th District.

“I am deeply honored by the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region’s endorsement. As the strongest, most politically active organization in the Armenian American community, I am pleased to have the support of the ANCA-WR,” said Hahn.

“When I am elected to Congress from the 36th District, I promise that I will be a champion of the Armenian community by advocating for Congressional recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the establishment of a U.S. – Armenia trade office, and the protection of the right to self-determination for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.,” she said.

The 36th Congressional District race is significant because the winner will be replacing former Congresswoman and noted Genocide denier, Jane Harman.