Category: Election

Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich filed nominating petitions on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 to run for Congress in Illinois’ 6th District, entering the Democratic primary challenging Rep. Sean Casten. Ruzevich said the district needs “bold, new leadership that delivers for people when the Democrats are in power.” Ruzevich was…

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With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?”

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?” Charlotte Bennett, one of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers, is being silenced due to the former Governor’s repeated filings of legal summons against her for defamation — but during the cross-examination, Mamdani…

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New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo New poll shows Zohran Mamdani crushing mayoral field earning support of 52% of likely voters. Mamdani dominates New York City Mayoral debate Following a commanding performance in the first debate in the general election for New York City…

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Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nick Uniejewski Calls on Feigenholtz to Return $5,000 from Trump-Voting Restaurant Owner and End Corporate Cash Influence State Senate candidate Nick Uniejewski today called on incumbent Senator Sara Feigenholtz to return a $5,000 campaign contribution from Sam Sanchez, a well-known restaurant owner who has publicly said he voted for Donald Trump and serves as a…

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Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo Billionaire hedge fund manager and prominent supporter of Donald Trump Bill Ackman has given yet another $1 million to a Super PAC opposing Mamdani and boosting Cuomo. The Super PAC Defend NYC, is run by a former Donald Trump campaign adviser, Jason…

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Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 Press Release Press Release No Comments

Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement PRESS RELEASE — March 17, 2025 Orland Fire Protection District, IL — As you may see, we do not have the endorsements of mayors, supervisors, or union leaders and activists. We are independent and we support good government. We are most proud of the…

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Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13

March 14, 2025March 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13 By Ray Hanania More than a dozen candidates running for various local offices in the Chicagoland suburbs attended an Iftar dinner Thursday, March 13, 2025 hosted by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce and the Palestine Club at the Jerusalem Banquet Hall in…

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CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 Press Release Press Release 1 Comment

CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today denounced the circulation of anti-Muslim flyers in Mokena, Illinois, and urged authorities to investigate the incident as a hate crime. SEE: Summit Hill District 161 Candidates Denounce Anti-Muslim Flyers The anonymous flyer,…

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Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview The Arab American Chamber of Commerce of Chicagoland and the Palestine Club are hosting a “Candidate’s Iftar” on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 5:30 PM at Jerusalem Banquets, 8314 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The event is open to all candidates and to…

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AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview

February 11, 2025February 12, 2025 Press Release Press Release No Comments

AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview Bridgeview, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC) (formerly the Arab American Democratic Club) will host its annual Candidates Forum & Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Niko’s Restaurant. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event which…

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All United launches to empower local community and drive political change

December 17, 2024February 12, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

All United launches to empower local community and drive political change ORLAND PARK, IL – Last week, All United, a newly established statewide Political Action Committee (PAC), launched its mission to build a powerful and inclusive political movement at its inaugural fundraiser—an event that demonstrated the strength, unity, and resolve of the communities it aims…

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Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition

November 3, 2024November 4, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Jill Stein endorsed for President by largest Illinois Arab American coalition Chicago, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC), formerly the Arab American Democratic Club, this week endorsed Dr. Jill Stein of the Green Party for President and released its endorsement list for Illinois House, legislative and countywide races on Nov. 5, 2024. AADC…

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CAIR’s Final Election Poll Shows Stein and Harris Still Tied Among Muslim Voters, Trump Trailing

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

CAIR’s Final Election Poll Shows Stein and Harris Still Tied Among Muslim Voters, Trump Trailing The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, Friday (Nov. 1, 2024) announced that the results of its latest and final poll of Muslim voter preferences in the 2024 presidential election show that…

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Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Abandon Harris Endorses Green Party’s Stein for President The Abandon Harris campaign, which is “dedicated to ensuring that the American people, especially the Muslim-American community, recognize the responsibility we share in standing up against oppression and using all our power to stop genocide wherever it may arise,” announced today it is endorsing the Green Party’s…

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Community rallies to support Dr. Jill Stein for President

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Community rallies to support Dr. Jill Stein for President Democrats are working overtime to prevent Dr. Jill Stein’s Green Party from being included on state ballots, but they have only been marginally successful in preventing her name from appearing on some state ballots. Stein continues to challenge that violation fo the U.S. Constitution and is…

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Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Speakers, panels on Gaza and politics showcase ADC “ArabCon” Convention in Dearborn Sept. 12 – 15 ADC is proud to announce that The Honorable Nina Turner will be joining us at ArabCon in Dearborn, MI. Ms. Turner will be delivering Special Closing Plenary Keynote Remarks on the evening of Friday September 13. This dynamic, multi-day (September…

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Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Amer Zahr runs for Dearborn Schools Nov. 5, 2024 Dearborn’s population is 110,000 people. Arab Americans make up almost 65,000 of them. Dearborn School’s student body is over 20,000. And Arab American children make up 80% of that student body. Yet only 2 out of our 7 school board members are Arab Americans. Representation matters….

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Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago

August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Dr. Jill Stein to headline AbandonBiden Movement Convention in Chicago By Ray Hanania Leaders of the AbandonBiden Movement which stripped President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris of significant Arab and Muslim support during the presidential Democratic Primary elections this past year will host their own convention in Chicago beginning Monday, featuring an appearance by…

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