Graded F: John Sununu, Republican Senator from New Hampshire

Aram Hamparian opens ANCA’s 2026 report card review by pointing to New Hampshire. He calls the race there the cycle’s clearest example of a candidate who stands against Armenian American priorities, and he frames it as a warning to voters who care about these issues.

ANCA’s report cards grade members of Congress and candidates on their records regarding Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), and related human rights concerns. A failing grade reflects votes, statements, and positions that run counter to the community’s long-standing priorities. By leading with New Hampshire, Hamparian signals how much the organization sees at stake in individual races, where a single seat can shift the balance on legislation and funding.

The moment sets the tone for a broader conversation with the hosts about which members earned passing marks and which did not. For the Armenian diaspora, these grades function as a voting guide and an accountability tool, connecting local races to the wider fight for recognition, aid, and justice. Hamparian’s framing makes clear that ANCA treats the New Hampshire contest as a case study in what the community should watch for across the country.