Arab Americans in Political Life

Founded in 1989, the Arab American Leadership Council is a network and resource for Arab American elected and appointed officials -- all of whom are deeply involved in American political life. It is also a network for Arab Americans who want to learn more about their parties and become more involved in the political process as it is home to the Arab American Democratic and Republican Caucuses.

Follow the links below to find profiles of Arab Americans in and seeking office and get updates about the political work Arab Americans are doing across the country. You can also view or print the Roster of Arab Americans in Public Service and Political Life, the only publication identifying Arab Americans in elected or appointed office and serving as political professionals.

Remember, these are living pages -- we're adding new names and offices every day, as our community's political force grows. If you are, or know of, an Arab American who should be part of the ALC, please contact us. In this case, more is more.

AAI has compiled the official platforms of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee on a range of Arab American issues, dating back to 1968.

AAI has put together several resources to help you schedule a personal visit with your Representative, set up a Town Hall Meeting and effectively engage the media.

Here's how...

 

 

How to Schedule a Personal Visit Download the PDF
How to Request a Meeting (Sample Letter) Download the PDF
How to Schedule an Emergengy Town Hall Meeting (Sample Letter) Download the PDF
How to Engage the Media Download the PDF

Arab American Candidates

• 2012 Candidates

• 2011 Election Results

• 2010 Election Results

 

Arab American Elected & Appointed Officials

• 2011 Roster

 

Community News

May 07, 2012 — Blog

Johnny Khamis: Arab American Candidate for San Jose City Council

April 04, 2012 — Blog

Laura Hammad: An Arab American Voice in Florida

March 05, 2012 — Blog

Amash: A Young Politician with Bold Ideas

February 14, 2012 — Blog

Heinz and Aboud Running for Giffords’s Congressional Seat

February 01, 2012 — Blog

Two Arab Americans could face off for Giffords’s old Seat

February 01, 2012 — Blog

Why Aren’t More Arab Americans Working in Mainstream Journalism?

January 19, 2012 — Blog

Gov. Daniels to Address The Nation

January 13, 2012 — Blog

Three Arab American Endorsements Bolster GOP Presidential Bids

November 11, 2011 — Blog

In Virginia, a Victory for Ramadan and a Rejection of Fear

May 12, 2011 — News

What if an Arab-American ran for president?

May 05, 2011 — Blog

Gibran Gala a Stellar Success