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 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 
How to Request a Meeting (Sample Letter)
How to Schedule an Emergengy Town Hall Meeting (Sample Letter)
How to Engage the Media
Arab American Candidates
• 2012 Candidates
• 2011 Election Results
• 2010 Election Results
Arab American Elected & Appointed Officials
• 2011 Roster
Community News
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
May 04, 2011 — News
Gov. Daniels says White House speculation reinforced Syrian roots
May 04, 2011 — News
Accepting award, Mitch Daniels highlights Syrian background
April 25, 2011 — Blog
Barbour out, Daniels in?
April 19, 2011 — News
Arab American Group Praises Mitch Daniels As ‘The Adult In The Room’
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Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 18
Be Part of the Change!
From the desk of Dr. Zogby
Bridging the Divide
ABU DHABI, UAE: I've just finished teaching a three week January term course at New York University's Abu Dhabi campus (NYUAD). I've had the great fortune to teach before at some wonderful schools across the U.S. But this, for me, was a special experience, the result of the unique mix of students who had been brought together in this one place. Read More »
Viewpoint with James Zogby: Rob Malley, Hussein Hassouna, Lara Friedman
Air Date: 12/29/2011
Rob Malley, Middle East and North Africa Program Director at the International Crisis Group; Amb. Hussein Hassouna, Chief Representative of the League of Arab States to the United States; Lara Friedman, Director of Policy and Government Relations for Americans for Peace Now. Read More »
2009 Homeland Security Testimony
The subcommittee's meeting today to explore whether there are risk factors or preincident indicators of terrorist activity identified by intelligence and law enforcement organizations to enable them in thwarting attacks while preserving -- let me repeat that -- preserving individuals' right to privacy and civil liberties. Read More »