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Massachusetts

Massachusetts Arab American Population

U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 65,150
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau

Massachusetts Demographic Sheet 

Key Election Resources


2012 State Voter Guide

Key Voting Information (one-page PDF handout)

Voter Registration Deadline for the Primary Election: April 10, 2013
Primary Election: April 30, 2013

Voter Registration Deadline for the Special Election: June 5, 2013
Special Election: June 25, 2013

General Election: November 5, 2013

Voter Registration Form 
Check registration status
Find your polling place
Elected officials information
Massachusetts State Election Website 

State Party Information

 

Massachusetts Democratic Party
John Walsh, Chairman

77 Summer Street
10th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 939-0800
Fax: (617) 426-5126

Website: http://www.massdems.org
Twitter: @massdems

Massachusetts Republican Party
Bob Maginn, Chairman

85 Merrimac Street,
Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 523-5005

Website: http://www.massgop.com 
Twitter: @massgop

News

AAI Statement Opposing Immigration Enforcement Bill H.R. 2278, The SAFE Act

June 19, 2013 — Blog

AAI Statement Opposing Immigration Enforcement Bill H.R. 2278, The SAFE Act

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee passed the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act (SAFE) Act, H.R. 2278, a dangerous immigration enforcement bill introduced by Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) and supported by Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) which would increase detentions and deportations and will create an environment of rampant racial profiling without addressing the fundamental flaws of our broken immigration system. Read More »

What Monday’s Supreme Court Decision Means

June 18, 2013 — Blog

What Monday’s Supreme Court Decision Means

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a key decision on voting rights. By a 7-2 margin, the Court said that Arizona cannot require new voters to present proof of citizenship before being added to the voting rolls. In its decision, the Court held that the Arizona requirement was “inconsistent with” the 1993 National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), which requires that states accept and use the federal form. The federal form allows applicants to mail in their registration forms, simply swearing that they are U.S. citizens eligible to vote. Read More »

Massachusetts: There’s still time to check in with the candidates

May 28, 2013 — Blog

Massachusetts: There’s still time to check in with the candidates

With just about a month left until the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by John Kerry, there are two things we encourage you to do. First, of course, is to make sure you’re registered to vote in the June 25 special election. The deadline to register is June 5. Then find out how the two candidates—Dem. Congressman Ed Markey and Republican equity investor and former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez—stand on the issues. Topping AAI’s list of questions are their stances on civil liberties, national security, humanitarian aid to Palestinians and Syrian refugees. Read More »

Organizations to Know*

 

Center for Arabic Culture
Network of Arab American Professionals Boston

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