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Arab American 'Citizen Congressman'

AAI Bulletin
Posted on Wednesday April 12, 2006

We are disappointed to report that Amir Omar (R-30th District) lost to Wilson Aurbach in Tuesday’s primary run-off in Texas. Omar got approximately 40% of the vote Aurbach got 60%. The Dallas Morning News endorsed Omar in an editorial on Sunday that said: “It is Mr. Omar who, we believe, has the charisma and fresh ideas to attract the crossover appeal necessary to be more than a blip in the election returns from this historically Democratic district. We respect his desire to work as a “citizen congressman” — especially on economic development issues that could transform the district.”

Be sure to check out Arab American Candidates in 2006 and please notify Valerie Smith if you know of anyone we may have missed.