The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling on all eligible Muslim voters to participate in today’s National Muslim Voter Registration Day (#NMVRD2024) today. This coordinated national effort aims to register thousands of Muslim voters and strengthen our collective civic power.
In a statement MPower Change, Organizing Director Ishraq Ali said,
“MyMuslimVote has always been about long term power for our communities. In the midst of the genocide in Gaza tactics like voting uncommitted revealed our potential to pressure our elected officials and respond to our community, but we need to keep building on that momentum by registering and getting out the vote. National Muslim Voter Registration Day is one way for our people to build our power this election season.”
In a statement, CAIR Government Affairs Coordinator ShafiquilMuhshna said,
“This election is nothing short of a battle for our future. As Muslims, we are witnessing an unfolding genocide in Gaza, rising Islamophobia, and critical decisions on immigration, education, and civil rights. The stakes have never been higher. If we don’t show up to vote, we allow others to decide our fate. National Muslim Voter Registration Day is our moment to take action, to ensure that our voices are not silenced in this pivotal year. Our votes are not just a right—they are a shield for our community’s values and future.”
BACKGROUND:
Each year is an opportunity for Muslims to build political power and vote for officials and policies that align with our values. This year is especially critical, as we face a historic election that will determine the future of the Presidency, Congress, and legislation that touches on key issues such as foreign policy, education, immigration, and the economy. In addition, our community is deeply affected by the ongoing genocide in Gaza, making it more important than ever for us to be engaged and build our civic power.
Unfortunately, many eligible Muslim voters are unaware of where to vote, when to vote, or how to ensure they are registered. That’s why CAIR is proud to support #NMVRD2024, part of the #MyMuslimVote campaign—a national non-partisan initiative focused on increasing voter registration, engagement, and mobilization efforts in U.S. Muslim communities.
Goals for #NMVRD2024 include:
- Registering at least 100 voters at local masjids, community centers, and schools.
- Activating volunteers to support civic engagement and encourage Muslim communities to exercise their voting power.
- Creating excitement and visibility around Muslim civic engagement efforts across the U.S.
We encourage community members to take advantage of Jumu’ah on Friday, September 6, to register voters after prayers. This is a unique opportunity to involve your local masjid or Islamic center in this important cause.
CAIR urges community members to host voter registration drives where Muslims naturally gather, such as Islamic centers, schools, and community events. You can access resources and swag such as t-shirts, stickers, and voter pledge cards by partnering with MPower Change. To ensure compliance, be sure to follow state voter registration rules by providing paper forms or offering online registration options at www.mymuslimvote.org.
To further engage your community, ask participants to fill out #MyMuslimVote pledge cards, and consider encouraging mosque leaders to include points on civic engagement in their Jumu’ah khutba.
Let’s continue building our civic power by ensuring every eligible Muslim is registered to vote and ready to make a difference in this critical election year.
For more information on #NMVRD2024 or to get involved, visit www.mymuslimvote.org.
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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