Elections
Elections
Bloomberg drops out of race, endorses Biden
March 4th, 20200 NEW YORK — Former New York Mayor and 2020 Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg announced Wednesday that he is suspending his campaign and throwing support behind...
Local leaders meet with Sanders’ campaign staff, raise issues of importance to Arab American community
February 29th, 20200 DEARBORN — Local civic, Arab and Muslim American leaders gathered at The Arab American News office here on Wednesday, February 26, to discuss issues of importance to...
Bernie Sanders blasts AIPAC conference as a platform for “bigotry,” says he won’t attend
February 26th, 20200 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic presidential front-runner Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) blasted the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Sunday in a......
Bloomberg, Sanders campaigns court Arab American voters as Michigan primary looms
February 21st, 20200 DEARBORN — Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg's campaign has been especially active in Michigan in recent weeks, as the former New York City mayor has...
Former New York City Mayor Bloomberg enters the fray as Dems prepare for next campaign battle
February 21st, 20200 LAS VEGAS — Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg officially entered the Democratic race on Wednesday here, as the top six candidates seeking to unseat president Trump......
Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun’s reelection campaign kicks off in Dearborn
February 18th, 20200 DEARBORN - Supporters of Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun gathered at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center on Monday at a kick-off event for Baydoun’s...
Sanders secures narrow win in New Hampshire as Biden slides to fifth place finish
February 15th, 20200 MANCHESTER, NH —Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cemented his status as the front-runner for the party nomination with a narrow win over Pete Buttigieg......
Mike Bloomberg gains endorsement from Wayne County Exec. Warren Evans
February 15th, 20200 DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced his endorsement for former New York City Mayor and billionaire businessman Mike Bloomberg in the 2020...
Race for the White House: Iowa Caucus kicks off 2020 race as Democratic, Republican conventions loom
January 31st, 20200 The race for the White House officially kicks off in Iowa on Monday, Feb. 3, with both Democratic and Republican candidates jockeying for delegates at polling locations......
Rashida Tlaib announces bid for a second term in the House
January 24th, 20201 DETROIT — This week, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) announced her bid to represent her district in Congress for the second time. As of now, no other Democrat has...
Report warns of technology-based threats from WhatsApp, other apps prior to 2020 election
November 26th, 20190 NEW YORK CITY —A major New York-based university is warning of potential technology-based threats that could compromise the 2020 presidential election, the website......
Arab Americans helped turn Virginia blue
November 20th, 20191 Many Virginians recently celebrated as both houses of the Virginia legislature came under Democratic Party control. In the past 30 years, the state has shifted from...
Virginia elects its first Muslim state senator
November 17th, 20190 RICHMOND — Virginia elected its first Muslim state senator last week. Ghazal Hashmi, who migrated with her family to the United States at the age of 4, won over a......
Three in, three out: Hamtramck to see new faces on its City Council
November 9th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – With City Councilman Saad Almasmari losing his seat in Tuesday’s general election, all three incumbents will now be replaced by three new faces. One, of...
2019 Election Roundup: Controversial Mayor Fouts re-elected in Warren, Wimberly defeats Nolen in Inkster and Neeley unseats Weaver in Flint
November 9th, 20190 WARREN — Mayor Jim Fouts, the controversial leader who has been accused of making racist and discriminatory remarks in the past against African Americans and mentally......
Dearborn Schools BRICS bond fails, supporters and opponents pledge to move forward in search of solutions
November 9th, 20191 DEARBORN — A hotly discussed and debated race to improve the infrastructure of schools in Dearborn failed on Tuesday, leaving the Dearborn Public Schools District's...
Election 2019: Incumbents Abdallah, Hicks-Clayton and Muscat Re-elected in Dearborn Heights, Crestwood millage fails to pass
November 7th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Voters took to the polls in Wayne County Tuesday, casting their votes for Dearborn Heights City Council among other local races. Voters in the......
Mayoral candidates, City Council members preparing for tightly contested elections in Inkster
October 27th, 20190 INKSTER — On Nov. 5, Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen will face off against challenger Patrick Wimberly. The winner will take over the top post for the city, which is...
Westland City Council candidates prepare for November general elections
October 17th, 20190 WESTLAND – The November 5 general election in Westland will see seven candidates compete for four open City Council seats. The candidates are Michael Delph, Timothy......
Dearborn Heights City Council candidates discuss the issues, prepare for Nov. 5 general elections showdown
October 12th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Six candidates will vie for three seats on the Dearborn Heights City Council in the November 5 elections, as the three incumbents will face three...
Trump to American Jews: A vote for a Democrat is a vote against Israel
August 23rd, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump beat back criticism of his comments accusing American Jews who vote for Democrats of “great disloyalty” and went a step further on......
2020 presidential candidate Cory Booker says he went to Senate to defend Israel
August 17th, 20190 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to a recent question inquiring whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racist, New Jersey Senator and presidential...
Dearborn Heights candidate asks for recount, here’s how it works
August 17th, 20190 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - While incumbents on the Dearborn Heights' City Council were happy about the results of the August 6 election, candidate Jamal Bazzi has asked for a......
