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Massachusetts

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

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 »

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 »

Organizations to Know*

 

Center for Arabic Culture
Network of Arab American Professionals Boston

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