The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today encouraged all registered Muslim voters in Michigan to participate in the upcoming primary in their state on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
The state presidential primary, other upcoming primary elections and the general election present an opportunity for American Muslims to have a say in shaping the future of our nation.
Michigan has two separate ballots for citizens to participate in either a Republican or Democratic presidential primary.
In the coming weeks, CAIR also plans to relaunch its nationwide “Muslims Vote” campaign, providing get-out-the-vote resources including an election calendar, sample candidate questions, election surveys of Muslim voter attitudes, and more.
In a statement, CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw said:
“Tuesday’s presidential primary election is an opportunity for Michigan Muslims to make their voices heard. Whether you plan to support a candidate or vote uncommitted, we encourage all Michigan Muslims to turn out and cast their votes. It is as important as ever for American Muslim voters to make their voices heard, including at the ballot box.”
NOTE: As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, CAIR does not endorse or oppose candidates for office, and makes no claims as to the favorability of one candidate being elected over another.
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CONTACT: CAIR-MI Executive Director, Dawud Walid (248) 842-1418, dwalid@cair.com; CAIR-MI Staff Attorney, Amy V. Doukoure, (586) 943-8823, adoukoure@cair.com; CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, rmccaw@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com