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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

Illinois Demographic Sheet 

 

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


Voter Registration Form 

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

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 »

Kelly Wins Democratic Primary in Race for Jackson’s Seat

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 »

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 »

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.