On March 28, TC-USA PAC, TC-NE PAC and TC-Midwest PAC were sponsors of a dinner in Washington, DC, honoring Congressman Don Beyer’s (D-VA/8th). Representatives from the Turkish American community in Virginia who attended the dinner… read more
The Turkey Caucus and Its Importance in Congress
The Congressional Caucus on Turkey and Turkish Americans was established in March 2001 by Congresspersons Robert Wexler (D-Florida), Ed Whitfield (R-Kentucky), and Kay Granger (R-TX). The Turkey Caucus is a bi-partisan platform through which Members… read more
What Can You Do?
One of the easiest ways to make a difference is to take a few minutes to call your member of Congress and request that they join the Congressional Caucus on Turkey and Turkish Americans (Turkey… read more
Make Sure Your Voice is Heard by Congress!
In recent years, Turkish American organizations and individuals have taken a more proactive approach in combating legislation pushed by particular ethnic lobbies that paint a negative image of Turkey or try to drive a wedge… read more
Elected Officials with Turkish Connections
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee/9th District)Representative Steve Cohen’s grandfather was born in Turkey. Mr. Cohen serves in the U.S. House of Representatives and is a member of the Congressional Turkish Caucus. cohen.house.gov Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North… read more
Turkish American Political Activists
Fatima Argun Fatima (Fatos) Argun serves as an elected member of the Steering Committee of the Arlington County Democratic Committee. As an Outreach/Visibility Chair, she works with community stakeholders to enhance democratic participation and build… read more
Turkish American Appointed Officials
Judge Halil Suleyman Ozerden Judge Halil Suleyman Ozerden currently serves as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. He was nominated to the position by… read more
Turkish American Elected Officials
Hacibey Catalbasoglu Hacibey ‘Haci’ Catalbasoglu was elected as an Independent in the November 7, 2017 general election to the Board of Alders for Ward 1 in New Haven, Connecticut. Haci is 19 years old and… read more
Turkish Americans Currently in Public Offices
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Turkish Americans Elected to Political Offices
John Alpay John Alpay, a resident of San Clemente, served as Area 3 Trustee for the Capistrano Unified School District, the ninth largest school district in California from November 2010 until 2016. He previously served… read more