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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Arab American Population

U.S. Census Estimated Arab American Population: 60,870
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey Rolling 5-Year Average – U.S. Census Bureau

Pennsylvania Demographic Sheet 

Key Election Resources


2012 State Voter Guide

Key Voting Information (one-page PDF handout)

Voting Registration Deadline for the Primary Election: April 22, 2013
Primary Election: May 21, 2013

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

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

State Party Information

 

Pennsylvania Democratic Party
Jim Burn, Chairman

300 N. 2nd St., 8th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 920-8470
Fax: (717) 901-7829

Website: www.padems.com
Twitter: @PADems

Republican Party of Pennsylvania
Rob Gleason, Chairman

112 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 234-4901

Website: www.pagop.org
Twitter: @PAGOP

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 »

Electoral College Reform Threatens Arab American Vote

January 22, 2013 — Blog

Electoral College Reform Threatens Arab American Vote

By Jennine Vari
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus urged governors and state legislators to consider Electoral College reform, by allocating electoral votes by congressional district as opposed to the winner-take-all system. 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*

 

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.