Florida

Florida Arab American Population
U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 100,627
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau
Key Election Resources:
2013 Voter Registration Deadlines for the Primary Election: varies by city
2013 Primary Election for select cities and counties: varies by city
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election: July 14, 2014
In Person Early Voting: August 2 - August 9, 2014
Primary Election: August 12, 2014
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election: October 6, 2014
In Person Early Voting: October 25 - November 1, 2014
General Election: November 4, 2014
Voter Registration Form 
Check your voter registration and find your polling place.
Florida Yalla Vote Guide
Florida State Election Website
State Party Information
Florida Democratic Party
Rod Smith, Chairman
214 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 222-3411
Fax: (850) 222-0916
Website: www.fladems.com
Email: email@fladems.com
Twitter: @FlaDems
Florida Republican Party
Lenny Curry, Chairman
420 E. Jefferson Street
PO Box 311
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 222-7920
Fax: (850) 681-0184
Website: www.rpof.org
Twitter: @FloridaGOP
News
March 18, 2013 — Blog
Act Now: Say No to Drone Surveillance in the US
We’ve written a number of times about the lack of transparency around the administration’s drone policy and its constitutional implications. As the administration continues to face scrutiny for its use of drones abroad, state legislators are introducing legislation to combat the use of drone surveillance domestically. More than twenty state, including New Jersey , have considered creating laws that would limit or ban the use of unmanned aerial systems, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Read More »
March 15, 2013 — Blog
Michelle Kalil: Profile of an Arab American Judge
Michelle Kalil turned her fascination with the Supreme Court and judiciary into a career in criminal law, and this past November she was elected as Duval County Judge. Read More »
February 27, 2013 — Blog
Protecting the Voting Rights Act
Today, the Supreme Court hears arguments on one of the most important legislative initiatives from the Civil Rights era: the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The VRA ensures that all eligible American citizens are able to vote, unimpeded by processes or regulations— from literacy tests and English-only ballots, to moving polling places and redistricting— that could effectively disenfranchise ethnic minorities. Read More »
Organizations to Know*
The Arab American Community Center (AACC)
Emerge USA
Middle Eastern American Professionals Association
*Please contact Emily Manna if you would like your organization listed.
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Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013