Abbas Alawieh announces bid for Michigan’s Second Senate District

December 12th, 20250 DEARBORN — Arab American political activist Abbas Alawieh announced his candidacy for the Michigan State Senate, running as a Democrat in District 2, which includes Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and parts of Allen Park and Detroit. The seat is currently held by Democratic State Senator Sylvia Santana. Michigan’s State Senate elections...

Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) urges “No” vote on Dearborn Ward proposal

November 1st, 20250 AAPAC warns that Proposal 1 would divide the city and weaken representation DEARBORN — The Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) has urged voters in Dearborn to vote “No” on the proposal to divide the city into electoral wards in the November 4 election, warning that the measure — which seeks to change the structure...