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Manoogian Wins Democratic Primary in Michigan


BIRMINGHAM, Mich.—Preliminary results indicate Mari Manoogian has won the Democratic primary for the Michigan State House of Representatives’ 40th District. Manoogian defeated Nicole Bedi with 53% of the vote. “I’m so thrilled about the way our team performed over the past few weeks,” Manoogian said. “We turned up door knocking to reach all the voters in our district. We knocked on over 16,500 doors and reached thousands of voters. I’m so incredibly proud. It’s an honor to be the Democratic nominee.”




Finally another Armenian may get back into US Congress!
State House – District 40 – Dem Primary
100% Precincts Reporting 16:16 ET
Party Name Votes Vote %
Dem Manoogian, Mari 8,877 53.05 %
Dem Bedi, Nicole 7,856 46.95 %
State House – District 40 – GOP Primary
100% Precincts Reporting16:16 ET
Party Name Votes Vote %
GOP Wolkinson, David 3,359 28.74 %
GOP Zane, Joe 2,345 20.07 %
GOP Banerian, Mike 1,874 16.03 %
GOP Bossardet, Malissa 1,826 15.62 %
GOP Taros, Paul 1,175 10.05 %
GOP Secrest, Paul 1,108 9.48 %
Congratulations! Good luck in November.
Shnorhavorutyunner Manoogian , and good luck in defeating your rival in November.👍
Congratulations, Mari! We’re all so proud of you!