Meet Bobby Abtahi: Candidate for Dallas City Council

December 7, 2012, Washington, D.C. – Robert “Bobby” Abtahi, former Dallas Plan Commissioner and former City of Dallas Community Prosecutor, recently announced his bid for a seat on the Dallas City Council. If successful, he will become the first ... Read More

Amir Omar Announces Bid for Richardson Mayor

Dallas, TX – Richardson City Council member Amir Omar yesterday announced his bid for mayor of Richardson, Texas. The election is scheduled for May 2013 and will mark the first time since the city’s charter was adopted in 1956 that ... Read More

Candidate Makes History, Becoming First Iranian American Elected to a State Legislature

Seattle, WA– Bellevue Democrat, Cyrus Habib, claimed victory in Tuesday’s election for the 48th Legislative District of Washington state’s House of Representatives. Habib was endorsed and supported by the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of PAAIA. ... Read More

2012 IAPAC Election Cycle Wrap-up

Washington, D.C. - The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of PAAIA, today announced the full list of candidates and party committees it has supported throughout the 2012 election cycle. The IAPAC-backed candidates for federal office included a ... Read More

Cyrus Habib Wins Primary Looks Forward to Making History in General Election

Seattle, WA - Bellevue Democrat Cyrus Habib claimed victory in last Tuesday’s primary election for the 48th Legislative District of Washington State. Habib brought in 55.12% of the votes, while his opponent, Redmond City Council ... Read More

Iranian Americans in the California Primary Elections

Washington, D.C. - A number of Iranian American candidates were on the ballot on Primary Election Day this past Tuesday in California. The candidates included, Edesa Bitbadal for San Jose City Council District 10, Farrah Douglas for California State ... Read More