In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA, about the 2026 US midterm elections and Armenian-American advocacy on Capitol Hill. We discuss the Armenian National Committee’s congressional report cards, the twelve lawmakers receiving F grades for their positions on Armenian interests, and how Azerbaijani influence shapes votes in Congress. Hamparian breaks down key races and the stakes for Armenian diaspora engagement in American politics.
Topics:
ANCA’s 2026 Congressional Report Cards
The 12 Congressional F Grades
Abe Hamadeh, TRIPP, and Armenian Interests
Azerbaijani Influence on Capitol Hill
Armenian-American Allies in Congress
Key Races in the 2026 Midterms
Guest: Aram Suren Hamparian
Hosts:
Episode 598 | Recorded: October 27, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/598
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