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District of Columbia

Washington, DC Estimated Arab American Population

U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 3,607
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau

Washington, DC Demographic Sheet 

Key Election Resources

 

Voter Registration Deadline: March 25, 2013
Special Election: April 23, 2013

Voter Registration Form
Check your voter registration and find your polling place.
D.C. Yalla Vote Guide
D.C. State Election Website

State Party Information

 

Washington, DC Democratic Party
Anita Bonds, Chairwoman
499 S Capitol Street, SW #412
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 714-3368

Website: www.dcdemocraticparty.org

Twitter: @DCDemocrats

Washington, DC Republican Party
Bob Kabel, Chairman
1275 K Street NW, Suite 102
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 289-8005
Fax: (202) 289-2197


Website: www.dcgop.com
Email: info@dcgop.com
Twitter: @DCGOP

News

ACT TODAY: Tell Your Senators the FBI Should Track Hate Crimes Against Arab Americans

February 12, 2013 — Blog

ACT TODAY: Tell Your Senators the FBI Should Track Hate Crimes Against Arab Americans

There is a problem with the way federal law enforcement tracks hate crimes aimed at the Arab American community: they don’t. In the past ten years, there have been more than 800 incidents involving “violence, threats, vandalism, and arson against persons perceived to be Muslim or to be of Arab, Middle Eastern, or South Asian origin.” Federal charges have been brought in only a handful of cases, with only 45 convictions as of March 29, 2011. Read More »

3 Days Out: You Can Still Influence This Election

November 03, 2012 — Blog

3 Days Out: You Can Still Influence This Election

There are only three days left before the election on Tuesday, but there are still ample opportunities to have an impact. Make no mistake, every vote counts. And because this election is so close, Arab Americans can and will make a difference in it. But remember, the Presidential election is not the only contest this year. There are plenty of other races you can also have an impact on. Read More »

Voter Intimidation: Be on the Lookout

October 10, 2012 — Blog

Voter Intimidation: Be on the Lookout

A Texas- based group, True the Vote, plans to mobilize millions of poll watchers around the country. But some fear that its real intention is to intimidate minority voters. Their fears were confirmed last month when True the Vote’s national election coordinator told poll watchers that their aim should be to make for voters feel “like [you’re] driving and seeing the police following you.” Read More »

Organizations to Know*

 

Network of Arab American Professionals - DC
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Tunisian Community Center
American Palestinian Women's Association
Washington Moroccan Club
American Task Force on Palestine
American Task Force on Lebanon
Tunisian American Young Professionals

*Please contact Emily Manna if you would like your organization listed.