Illinois

Illinois Arab American Population
U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 85,465
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau
Key Election Resources
2012 State Voter Guide
Key Voting Information (one-page PDF handout)
Voter Registration Deadline- Special Primary Election: January 29, 2013
Special Primary Election: February 26, 2013
State Party Information
Illinois Democratic Party
Michael J. Madigan, Chairman
1201 South Veterans Parkway, Suite C
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217) 546-7404
Fax: (217) 546-8847
Email: contact@ildems.com
Twitter: @ILSenDems
Illinois Republican Party
Pat Brady, Chairman
Email: pbrady@ILGOP.org
P.O. Box 64897
Chicago, IL 60664
Phone: (312) 201-9000
Fax: (312) 201-0181
Website: www.weareillinois.org
Email: info@ilgop.org
Twitter: @ILGop
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 01, 2013 — Blog
Kelly Wins Democratic Primary in Race for Jackson’s Seat
By Jennine Vari
The former state representative ran on a platform calling for stricter gun laws, an issue that resonated with a community ravaged by gun violence. 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*
Arab American Action Network
Chicago Advisory Council on Arab Affairs
Arab American Police Association
Arab American Family Services
Arab American Democratic Club
*Please contact Emily Manna if you would like your organization listed.

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