Ashkan Nazarian
Ashkan Nazarian (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the primary on March 5, 2024.
Nazarian completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ashkan Nazarian was born in Los Angeles, California. His career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: California's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
California's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 1
Incumbent Doug LaMalfa defeated Rose Penelope Yee in the general election for U.S. House California District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Doug LaMalfa (R) | 62.5 | 98,955 |
 | Rose Penelope Yee (D)  | 37.5 | 59,483 | |
| Total votes: 158,438 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 1
Incumbent Doug LaMalfa and Rose Penelope Yee defeated Mike Doran in the primary for U.S. House California District 1 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug LaMalfa (R) | 66.7 | 122,858 |
| ✔ | | Rose Penelope Yee (D) | 22.6 | 41,669 |
 | Mike Doran (D) | 10.7 | 19,734 | |
| Total votes: 184,261 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ashkan Nazarian (R)
- Dominick Dorothy (D)
- Joanna Warrens (D)
- Trenten Phillips (Independent)
- Janai Meeks (Independent)
- John Kelly (R)
- Jeffrey Lavin (L)
- Aaron Webster (D)
- Albert Vitela (D)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Nazarian in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Ashkan Nazarian completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nazarian's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Ashkan Alex Nazarian (born November 4, 1980) is an American philanthropist and entrepreneur known for his influential work within the Persian Jewish community. With a lifelong commitment to making a positive impact, Nazarian has been actively involved in various organizations and foundations focused on philanthropy and community development. He is a staunch proponent of the construction of the Third Temple, also known as Temple Mount, which holds significant importance in Bible history and prophecy.
He is the founder of AAA Diamond and Jewelry, a renowned diamond and jewelry boutique, and Nazairian Properties LLC, a real estate holding company. He is also the founder of Nazarians.org, a nonprofit organization providing assistance and guidance to individuals with physical or mental disabilities, irrespective of their religious or ethnic backgrounds.
Nazarian is also dedicated to public service and is currently running for a councilman position on the Board of Beverly Hills Planning and Development. His unwavering dedication to philanthropy, community building, and the pursuit of social justice has established him as an influential figure, consistently making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals.
- Nazarian dedicates his time and expertise to the political sphere.
- Seeks to contribute to the betterment of the community without any financial compensation.
- With a lifelong commitment to making a positive impact.
Ashkan Nazarian is dedicated to public service and is currently running for a councilman position on the Board of Beverly Hills Planning and Development. His unwavering dedication to philanthropy, community building, and the pursuit of social justice has established him as an influential figure, consistently making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals.
To care and love his county
In 2000, Nazarian, in collaboration with Amir Nazarian and Aaron Nazarian, co-founded AAA Diamond and Jewelry.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 18, 2023
