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AMPAC Endorsement Slate 2021
Category: Endorsement
The American Arab and Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) 2021 General Elections:
[Dearborn, Michigan October 6, 2021]: The American Arab and Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) is pleased to announce its endorsements for the November 2, 2021 general elections across the State of Michigan.
AMPAC made its decisions after an interview process as well as deliberations regarding each candidate. AMPAC’s decision is primarily based on each candidate’s qualifications, credentials, experience, record and their stances on issues of interest and concern to the greater community. In a democracy, it is important that the political process addresses the needs and concerns of all segments of society.
AMPAC’s endorsement process is transparent and thorough. Serving the public with integrity and respect is one great value in AMPAC’s assessment. AMPAC only reviews and endorses candidates who submit a formal request seeking endorsement
AMPAC urges citizens to vote for its endorsed candidates. Citizens can vote early from now until November 2nd via mail or in person at each city’s clerk’s office.
APAC reminds every one of the reality of COVID-19 and urges everyone to comply with all health precautions and instructions. AMPAC will continue its efforts to encourage citizens to register to vote as well as to urge all to vote on or before Tuesday November 2, 2021.
We have seen a high number of candidates who have the courage to rise up, with eagerness, dedication, and commitment to public service. AMPAC wishes all of its endorsees success. AMPAC looks forward to working with all in the future.
AMPAC General Elections Endorsees: (Names are not listed in any particular order)
City of Dearborn Mayor (1 Seat)
Abdullah Hammoud
Dearborn City Council (7 Seats)
1- Mike Sareini
2- Sam Luqman
3- Saeid Alawathi
4- Khalil Othman
5- Mustapha Hammoud
6- Khodr Farhat
7- Kamal Alsawafy
City of Dearborn Charter Commission (9 Seats):
1- Mansour Sharha
2- Hassan F. Abdallah
3- Jamil Khuja
4- Albert Abbas
5- Hussein Hachem
6- Sam Hamade
7- Kimberly Ismail
8- Elizabeth Bailey
9- Richard AlAziz
City of Hamtramck Mayor (1 Seat)
Amer Ghalib
Hamtramck City Council
Amanda Jaczkowski
Khalil Refai
City of Taylor Mayor (1 Seat)
Alex Garza
City of Westland Mayor (1 Seat)
Tasha Green
City of Dearborn Heights Council (4 Seats)
Robert Constan
Hassan Ahmad
City of Dearborn Heights Treasurer (1 Seat)
Lisa Hicks-Clayton
Detroit City Council:
Fred Durhal (District 7)
For More information please contact AMPAC office via email at office@ampacmi.org.
[Dearborn, MI September 2, 2021]: The American Arab & Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) announces the beginning of its endorsement process for the November 2nd. , 2021 General Elections.
All candidates seeking AMPAC’s endorsement must submit a request no later than Saturday, September 18, 2021 (Deadline). Endorsement requests must be made in writing via email to office@ampacmi.org.
Candidate’s interviews will be held within the week of Monday, September 20, 2021 to Saturday, September 25, 2021. Candidates will be contacted accordingly.
Upon completion of the endorsement process, AMPAC will make a formal announcement of the list of endorsed candidates for the November 2, 2021 General Elections.
AMPAC urges all registered voters to vote early and in advance via post mail, city clerk office or at your registered precinct on Election Day. The impact of this year’s upcoming general election should not be underestimated.
It is important for everyone to have a voice in the choice of who gets to make decisions that affect our lives and the future of our cities, state and country.
Stay tuned for future AMPAC releases. For more information, Email AMPAC at office@ampacmi.org
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AMPAC 2021 Primary Elections Endorsees
[Dearborn, Michigan June 7, 2021]: The American Arab and Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) is pleased to announce its endorsement list for the August, 3rd, 2021 primary elections in Deaborn, Dearborn Heights, Westland, Taylor, Detroit, Hamtramck and across the state of Michigan.
AMPAC made its decisions after an interview process as well as deliberations regarding each candidate. AMPAC’s decision is primarily based on each candidate’s qualifications, credentials, experience, record and their stances on issues of interest and concern to the Arab and Muslim community.
AMPAC’s only reviews and endorses candidates who submit a formal request seeking its endorsement.
AMPAC urges voters to vote for its endorsed candidates. Voters can vote early via mail or in person as of June 21 to August 3rd, 2021, Elections Day.
The primary election is important and every vote counts as it will determines who runs in November. The impact of this year’s upcoming primary election should not be underestimated. Primaries determine who runs in the General elections- a first cut in the process.
AMPAC August 3, 2021 Primary Elections Endorsees (listed in no particular order)
City of Dearborn
Susan Dabaja, Mayor
City of Dearborn Council Race:
Kamal Kadri, Dearborn City Council
Khalil Othman, City Council
Khodr Farhat, City Council
Leslie Herrick, City council
Mike Sareini, City Council
Said Alawathi, City Council
Samra Luqman, City Council
City of Westland:
Tasha Green, Mayor
Candi Halton, City council
City of Taylor:
Alex Garcia, Mayor
City of Detroit Council Race:
Frederick Durhal, City Council D-7
City of Hamtramck (partial list)
Amanda Jackowski Hamtramck City Council
City of Dearborn Heights
Lisa Hicks, Dearborn Heights Treasurer
Stay tuned for future AMPAC releases. Email AMPAC at office@ampacmi.org. for more information.
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AMPAC 2020 Endorsements
2020 General Elections Endorsements.
VOTE by MAIL or in PERSON from now until Election Day, November 3rd, 2020
United States President
Joseph R. Biden
Democrat
United States Senator
Gary Peters
Representative in Congress
- Debbie Dingell – District 12
- Rashida Tlaib- District 13
- Brenda Lawrence- District 14
State of Michigan House of Representatives:
- Abraham Ayash, District 4
- Abdullah Hammoud, District 15
- Helene Scott, District 7
- Mary Cavanagh, District 10
- Brenda Carter, District 29
- Kevin Coleman, District 16
- Alex Garza, District 12
- Lily Cheng, District 72
- Tyrone Carter, District 6
- John Cherry, District 49
- Laurel Hess, District 21
- Jewell Jones, District 11
Michigan Supreme Court:
- Justice Bridget Mary McCormack
- Elizabeth M. Welch
Wayne County Treasurer
Eric R. Sabree
Wayne County Commission
Sam Baydoun
Canton Township Supervisor
Pat Williams
Judge of Circuit Court -3rd Circuit
Shakira Lynn Hawkins
32A District Court
Rebekah R. Coleman
Judge of Circuit Court – 3rd Circuit- Incumbent
Cynthia LaToya Miller
Trustee of Michigan State University
Brian Mosallam
Regent of the University of Michigan, Dearborn
Carl Meyers
Dearborn Board of Education, full 6 years term
- Adel Mozip
- Nofila Haidar
- Khodr Farhat
Dearborn Board of Education, partial 2 years term
Maali Luqman
Crestwood Board of Education, Full 6 years term
Mo Sabbagh
Wayne-Westland Community School Board of Education
Kimberly May
Birmingham Public Schools Board
Nash Salami
Bloomfield Hills School District Board Member
Renita James
Oak-Park-School-Board
Nen Baily
(Dearborn, MI – August 20th, 2020): As we approach the general election on November 3rd, 2020, the American Arab & Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) announces the beginning of its endorsement process in support of the general election.
All candidates seeking AMPAC’s endorsement must submit a request no later than Wednesday, September 9th, 2020. Endorsement requests must be made in writing via email to office@ampacmi.org. Upon completion of the endorsement process, AMPAC will make a formal announcement of the list of endorsed candidates for the November 3, 2020 general election.
AMPAC urges all registered voters to vote early and in advance via post mail or at your registered precinct on Election Day. The impact of this year’s upcoming general election should not be underestimated.
Democracy is not a spectator sport. It is important for everyone to have a voice in the choice of who gets to make decisions that affect our lives and the future of our cities, state and country.
Stay tuned for future AMPAC releases and please visit our website at www.ampacmi.org for more information please email to: office@ampacmi.org
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AMPAC August 4th, 2020 Endorsements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The American Arab and Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) has an important announcement**
[Dearborn, Michigan July 22, 2020]: The American Arab and Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) is pleased to announce its endorsement list for the August 4, 2020 primary elections across the state of Michigan.
AMPAC made its decisions after an interview process as well as deliberations regarding each candidate. AMPAC’s decision is primarily based on each candidate’s qualifications, credentials, experience, record and stances on issues of interest and concern to the Arab and Muslim community.
AMPAC’s endorsement process is transparent and thorough. Serving the public with integrity and respect is one great value in AMPAC’s assessment. AMPAC’s only reviews and endorses candidates who submit a formal request seeking its endorsement.
AMPAC urges voters to vote for its endorsed candidates. Voters can vote early via mail as well. AMPAC reminds all of the reality of COVID-19 and urges all to comply with all health precautions and instructions. Despite the pandemic, we urge all registered voters to vote. The primary election is important and every vote counts as it will determines who runs in November.
AMPAC wishes all of its endorsees success. AMPAC looks forward to working with all in the future.
AMPAC August, 4th 2020 Primary Elections Endorsees:
– MI Supreme Court Justice Chief Justice Bridgette Mary McCormick (Non-Partisan)
– MI Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch (Non-Partisan)
– Macomb County Prosecutor Saima Khalil (Democrat)
– Wayne County Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris (Democrat)
– 45th District Court Judge Richard Hilprin (Non-Partisan)
– US House of Representative – District 12 Debbie Dingell (Democrat)
– MI House of Representative – District 4 Abraham Aiyash (Democrat)
– MI House of Representative – District 15 Abdullah Hammoud (Democrat)
– MI House of Representative – District 7 Anistia Thomas (Democrat)
– MI House of Representative – District 12 Alex Garza (Democrat)
– MI House of Representative – District 6 Tyrone Carter (Democrat)
– MI House of Representative – District 11 Jewell Jones (Democrat)
– MI House of Representative – District 13 Bill Colovos (Democrat)
– Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree (Democrat)
– Dearborn Heights Treasurer Robert Constan (Non-Partisan)
For More information please contact Salah Ali at (313)-575-4859 or email at office@ampacmi.org.
This Gala will serve to announce this year’s AMPAC endorsement selection and introduce our selection to the communities and our community leaders.
The goal is to spread the importance of civic engagement to mobilize our communities to become more politically engaged.
AMPAC Unity Slate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2018
Dearborn, MI
After considerable deliberations, AMPAC has decided to Endorse Ten Candidates in Michigan
AMPAC announced the endorsements of ten candidates in key state and local races in Michigan. The candidates are as follows:
Abdul El-Sayed for State Governor
Debbie Stabenow for US Senate
Debbie Dingell for US Congress 12thDistrict
Rashida Tlaib for US Congress 13thDistrict
Fayrouz Saad for US Congress 11thDistrict
Gary Woronchak for State Senator 3rdDistrict
Abdallah Hammoud for State Representative 15thDistrict
Sam Baydoun for Wayne County Commissioner 13thDistrict
Isaac Robinson for State Representative 4thDistrict
Abraham Aiyash for State Senate District 2
Abdallah Sheik, President of AMPAC, commented, “We are proud to endorse these highly-qualified candidates who believe in inclusive Michigan. This remarkable diverse group will continue their work to promote prosperity, uphold civil rights, and serve Muslim Americans and all other Michiganders. We appeal to our community to vote extensively on the August 7 primary election.”
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After lengthy and intense debate and exchange of opinions, and members speaking their mind, heart, and conscious in recognizing where our community is and where it dreams to be, AMPAC concluded that our community is in dire need of change. For the past decade, our city has endured many challenges, yet the community has stood strong and gave Dearborn all they got. The loyalty of the residents of Dearborn is seldomly matched. We are proud to say that Dearborn values family and unity, but as a family, it needs to grow and prosper. In conclusion AMPAC believes that Dearborn needs new fresh ideas and leadership so that small business may thrive rather than be curtailed.We have endorsed Tom Tafelski for Mayor because he will bring meaningfull change that is desperately needed. In our opinion enthusiasm and hope can only happen with drastic change and the will to take a chance and to make the tough choice.We congratulate all of our candidates for a hard run campaign. We saw that in the primaries, and felt the passion of the candidates during our interviews, but in the end, after careful thoughts and consideration our community and the future of our children must come first.We are also excited to announce the endorsement the following candidates for the city Council.Susan DabajaMichael SareiniNada Al-HanootiRamez HaiderDavid BazzyErin ByresLeslie HerrickWe also endorse for city clerkNofila HaiderThe decision to endorse the above candidates was based on intensive assessment and evaluation and the analysis of the mayoral, city clerk, and city council candidates by the AMPAC board.Mr. Tafelski has committed to make his administration accessible and is devoted to having senior personal in his administration that reflects the population of Dearborn.We thank all the candidates for giving us the opportunity to sit and talk with them. We wish well those we did not endorse and we hope to work with them for many years to come. We hope the candidates we endorsed will live up to the responsibility of public service and recognize the greatness and generosity of our citizens and lead us and our children in unity, love, honesty, and hard work. Finally, we call upon all our citizens to exercise the right to vote on November the seventh. We call all of our members, friends and allies, to endorse and vote our slate and stand with us , to create a new beginning and a history to be remembered.AMPAC