The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging all Americans to head to the polls tomorrow and make their voices heard. Tomorrow is Election Day, and it is not just another date on the calendar — it is a defining moment for our democracy.
In Virginia, the general and special election will be for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General races. Virginians will also elect members to the House of Delegates, where all 100 seats are up for re-election, along with other state and local offices.
The New Jersey General Election voters will elect the next governor, all 80 members of the General Assembly, and various county and local officials.
Beyond these two states, local elections across the country will determine leadership in key cities, including:
New York City, N.Y. – Mayoral election.
San Antonio, Texas – Voters will choose the city’s first new mayor since 2009 in one of the year’s most crowded and expensive municipal contests.
In a statement, Government Affairs Department Director Robert McCaw said,
“This election is our opportunity to shape a future rooted in justice and compassion. Every ballot cast is a declaration that we refuse to be silent or sidelined. Whether you are Muslim, Christian, Jewish, or of no faith, tomorrow we stand united as Americans — and we vote for the values that make this nation worth fighting for.
“Across our country, we’ve witnessed rising hate, discrimination, and injustice — from the targeting of faith communities and racial minorities to the silencing of those who dare to speak truth to power. The only way to challenge this tide is through action. Voting is how we transform our frustration into progress, our pain into purpose, and our hope into policy. Every vote is a step toward a nation that truly reflects our highest ideals — equality, dignity, and justice for all.”
Additional Voting Information in Virginia
When voting in person, you will be required to present an acceptable form of identification at the polls. For more details on voting in person, voting absentee, military and overseas voting, accessible voting, and candidate information, please visit VDE’s website.
When voting in-person, you will be asked to provide an acceptable form of identification at the polls.
More details on voting in-person
More details on voting absentee
More details on military and overseas voting
More details on accessible voting
More details on candidates in election
Voting Resources in New Jersey
Check voter registration status
Find polling and early voting locations
Military and overseas voter information
Voter rights and accessibility details
County election official contacts
For more details, visit the New Jersey Division of Elections Official Website.
CAIR encourages all eligible voters to verify their registration status, learn about their local races, and make a plan to vote on or before November 4.
NOTE (2): As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CAIR is legally prohibited from endorsing or opposing any candidates for public office. Our voter education materials, guides, and resources are provided solely for informational and educational purposes to help community members make informed decisions and participate fully in the democratic process. CAIR encourages all eligible voters to register, stay informed, and cast their ballots in every election.
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CONTACT: 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