Voter Rights Guide
Your Rights as a Voting American The 2020 election cycle once again presents the American Muslim community with an important opportunity to increase its political capacity and presence. As voters, American Muslims have the potential to influence who will be the next president of the United States and determine the results of local, state, and federal elections. Federal and many state laws make it illegal to turn away or discriminate against voters because of their race, color, national origin,
Election Advisory: CAIR Reminds Muslims in D.C., IA, IN, MD, MT, NM, PA, RI, SD to Vote Tomorrow on ‘New Super Tuesday’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 6/1/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today reminded American Muslims to responsibly practice social distancing and participate tomorrow in primary elections in the District of Columbia, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Montana,
CAIR April Update: Most State Primaries Postponed, Many Will Rely on Mail-In Voting – #MuslimsVote
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/3/20) – In light of the nationwide coronavirus outbreak, many states have postponed their primary elections or are transitioning to a vote-by-mail alternative. Since last week, several more states have changed their
CAIR Action Alert: In Response to the Coronavirus, Urge State and National Officials to Expand Vote-by-Mail, Early Voting, In-Person Options
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/15/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on every American to urge their state and federal elected officials to
CAIR Releases Results of Muslim Voter Super Tuesday Exit Poll, Survey (#MuslimsVote)
Majority of American Muslims voted for Bernie Sanders, followed by Joe Biden, Michael Bloomberg Survey also shows majority of American Muslims support taking in more refugees and asylum seekers, back single-payer healthcare
#MuslimsVote: CAIR Launches Nationwide Robocall to Turn Out Muslim Voters in Super Tuesday Primary States
Muslim Group to Conduct Exit Poll and Survey Tuesday Night (WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/2/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it
Action Alert: CAIR Reminds New Hampshire Muslim Voters to Turn Out for Feb. 11 Presidential Primary Election
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/7/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged all eligible Muslim voters in New Hampshire to participate in that
