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Maryland Arab American Population

U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 25,482
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau

Maryland Demographic Sheet 

 

Key Election Resources

2012 State Voter Guide

Key Voting Information (one-page PDF handout)

Primary Election:  June 24, 2014
General Election: November 4, 2014

Voter Registration Form (PDF)
Check your voter registration and find your polling place.
Maryland Yalla Vote Guide (PDF)
Maryland State Election Website

State Party Information

 

Maryland Democratic Party
Yvette Lewis, Chairwoman
33 West Street, Suite 200
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: (410) 269-8818
Fax: (410) 280-8882

Website: www.mddems.org
Twitter: @mddems

Republican Party of Maryland
Alex Mooney, Chairman
95 Cathedral Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: (410) 263-2125

Website: www.mdgop.org
Twitter: @mdreps

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 - Philadelphia
Arab American Community Development Corporation
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

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