CAIR Action Alert: Are You Registered to Vote?

Your state’s deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 6^th Midterm election is coming up

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/20/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging members of the Muslim community nationwide to ensure that they are registered to vote before their state’s voter registration deadline passes.

Every state has its own has its own specific requirements to register to vote and deadlines for when to register before local, state and federal elections. In 32 states, state residents can easily register to vote online and in 14 states, you can even register on the day of the election. The Midterm election takes place Tuesday, November 6.

To make sure you do not miss your state’s voter registration deadline or register online (where available), please make note of the following important dates: 

CAIR has also partnered with MPower Change’s #MyMuslimVote campaign — a national, non-partisan campaign focused on increasing civic engagement in American Muslim communities through voter registration, engagement and mobilization efforts.To learn about your state’s voter registration requirements, visit the National Association of Secretaries of State “Can I Vote” website by clicking here.

SEE: https://mymuslimvote.org/

In August, CAIR recognized the historic string of victories by American Muslim candidates in Minnesota’s primary election. Seven Minnesotan Somali, Arab-American and African-American Muslim candidates won a series of victories during the Democratic-Farmer-Labor and non-partisan primaries.

CAIR also congratulated Palestinian Arab-American Muslim Rashida Tlaib on winning the primary election in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. Tlaib won the primary election defeating five other candidates. Running unopposed, her win in the November general election is ensured.

If you believe your voting rights have been violated, please contact the Council on American-Islamic Relations at (202) 488-8787 or civilrights@cair.com.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CAIR does not endorse or oppose any candidate running for office.

CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

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CONTACT: CAIR Director of Government Affairs Robert McCaw at 202-742-6448 or rmccaw@cair.com;CAIR National Communications Manager Naaz Modan, nmodan@cair.com