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Arab Americans in Political Life

Arab American Leadership Council

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 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

Click here for a list of Arab American candidates running for office in 2013. Candidates are added once they officially announce their campaign or file for candidacy. If you know of an Arab American candidate who should be listed, or if you're running for office, let us know.

• 2012 Election Results

• 2011 Election Results

• 2010 Election Results

 

Arab American Elected & Appointed Officials

The 2013 Roster is available online now. If you know of an Arab American official who is not listed or who has a new position, please use this form to update their information.

 

Party Platforms


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.

 

Community News

Ralph Nader Receives the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service

April 09, 2013 — Blog

Ralph Nader Receives the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service

By Jade Zoghbi
Next Tuesday, the Arab American Institute Foundation will honor the extraordinary career and contributions of Ralph Nader during the annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards. Read More »

What We’re Reading

March 29, 2013 — Blog

What We’re Reading

We’ve been reading some diverse material this week, and here are three articles we think you’ll find interesting. They cover a broad scope of issues, including Arab American community news, national security, and Arab Americans in politics. Read More »

Sam Jammal: Rep. Cardenas’ New Chief of Staff

March 26, 2013 — Blog

Sam Jammal: Rep. Cardenas’ New Chief of Staff

By Jennine Vari
Last week, Arab American and Latino lawyer Sam Jammal was hired as chief of staff to California Congressman Tony Cardenas (D-29). Read More »

Detroit Metro Times Names Rashida Tlaib Best of 2013

March 25, 2013 — Blog

Detroit Metro Times Names Rashida Tlaib Best of 2013

In the Detroit Metro Times this week, staff members emphatically embraced the idea of Tlaib running for mayor. Read More »

Sam Salamey: Dearborn’s First Arab American Judge

March 15, 2013 — Blog

Sam Salamey: Dearborn’s First Arab American Judge

By Jennine Vari
This past November, Salamey was elected as a 19th District Court Judge, becoming the first Arab American judge in Dearborn. Read More »