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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

Florida Demographic Sheet 

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

Act Now: Say No to Drone Surveillance in the US

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 »

Michelle Kalil: Profile of an Arab American Judge

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 »

Protecting the Voting Rights Act

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 »

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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.