The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced the publication of its 2024 Voter Guide, a critical resource designed to assist Muslims and their allies in California as they prepare to vote in the upcoming November general election.
SEE: CAIR California 2024 Voter Guide
This year’s voter guide emphasizes the key issues facing the Muslim community, particularly the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the surge in Islamophobia across the state and nation. Since October 7, 2023, American Muslims have been confronting increased discrimination, from hate crimes to targeted harassment, in response to their calls for a ceasefire and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel.
The guide includes a congressional scorecard, a state legislative scorecard, and evaluations of how closely elected officials’ voting records align with CAIR-CA’s priorities on civil rights, social justice, and human dignity.
CAIR-CA also outlines its recommendations on key statewide ballot propositions, such as supporting Proposition 6, which aims to remove involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. As a nonprofit, CAIR-CA does not endorse candidates but can take positions on ballot measures that align with its mission.
In addition to the voter guide, CAIR-CA’s voter empowerment efforts focus on voter registration drives, candidate forums, and grassroots organizing to ensure California’s Muslim voters are informed and engaged.
In a statement, CAIR-CA CEO Hussam Ayloush said:
“At a time when our community is grappling with the devastating impact of the genocide in Gaza and the rise in Islamophobic violence here at home, it is more important than ever for American Muslims to make their voices heard. This voter guide empowers our community to vote for policies that reflect our values of justice, equality, and human dignity.”
CAIR San Francisco Bay Area Policy Coordinator Musa Tariq added:
“Voting is one of the most effective tools we have to challenge systems of oppression. Our 2024 California Voter Guide provides our community with the information they need to hold elected officials accountable and advocate for meaningful change at the polls.”
With over one million Muslims in California, the 2024 General Election offers a crucial opportunity for the Muslim community to stand united in demanding justice, defending civil rights, and building political power.
CAIR-CA is an office of CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACTS: CAIR Greater Los Angeles Area Digital Communications Manager Enjy El-Kadi, (714) 851-4851, eelkadi@cair.com; CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California Communications & Outreach Coordinator Anes Mokeddem, (279) 214-9497 ext. 125, amokeddem@cair.com CAIR San Diego Executive DirectorTazheen Nizam, tnizam@cair.com, (760) 201-7626; CAIR-SFBA Communications Manager Lorrie Adam, ladam@cair.com, (408) 498-5779