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Michigan

Michigan

Michigan Arab American Population

U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 191,607
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau

Michigan Demographic Sheet 

 

Key Election Resources

Voter Registration Deadline for the Primary Election: varies by city
Primary Election for select cities: varies by city


Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election: October 7, 2013
General Election: November 5, 2013

Voter Registration Form 
Check registration status
Find your polling place
View public ballot
Michigan State Election Website

State Party Information

Michigan Democratic Party
Mark Brewer, Chairman 

606 Townsend,
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 371-5410
Fax: (517) 371-2056

Website: http://www.michigandems.com/
Twitter: @MichiganDems

Arab American Democrats
Nasser Al Rayashi

 

Michigan Republican Party
Robert Schostak, Chairman 

Secchia-Weiser Michigan Republican Center
520 Seymour St.
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-487-5413
Fax: 517-487-0090

Website: http://www.migop.org/
Twitter: @MIGOP

News

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 »

A Major Milestone for Arab American News Media

April 03, 2013 — Blog

A Major Milestone for Arab American News Media

Osama Siblani, founder of the Michigan-based Arab American News, will be inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame on April 20th at its annual banquet. Arab American News is the largest weekly Arab American publication in the country, with a circulation of roughly 35,000. Read More »

Detroit Metro Times Names Rashida Tlaib Best of 2013

March 25, 2013 — Blog

Detroit Metro Times Names Rashida Tlaib Best of 2013

In the Detroit Metro Times this week, staff members emphatically embraced the idea of Tlaib running for mayor. Read More »

Organizations to Know*

 

American Arab Chamber of Commerce
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
Arab American Heritage Council
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Arab American Cultural Center of Washtenaw County
Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce
Yemeni American Public Affairs Council
Yemen American Benevolent Association
American Federation of Ramallah, Palestine
Chaldean Democratic Caucus
Arab American and Chaldean Council
Chaldean Federation of America
Center for Arab American Philanthropy
Lebanese American Heritage Club
Midwest Federation of American-Syrian/Lebanese Clubs
Arab American Political Action Committee

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