The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), in partnership with the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), invites community members to a special Election Town Hall ‘Data to Democracy: Understanding and Engaging Maryland Muslim Voters’ designed to strengthen Maryland Muslim civic participation ahead of the 2026 elections.
Co-sponsored by the Howard County Muslim Alliance (HCMA), Dar Al-Taqwa and the Muslim Family Center, this interactive program will bring together high-quality research and practical civic engagement tools. By combining ISPU’s latest American Muslim Poll findings with CAIR’s community-driven civic engagement framework, the event will present a clear picture of Maryland Muslim voter priorities, emerging political trends, and the growing power of the Muslim vote.
Participants will gain:
• Practical tools to prepare for the 2026 elections
• Insight into how reliable data shapes effective advocacy
• Understanding of key community trends and concerns
• Strategies to mobilize voter participation to advance justice and protect community rights
PRESENTERS:
• Shafiquil Muhshna, Government Affairs Manager, CAIR
• Erum Ikramullah, Senior Research Project Manager, ISPU
DATE & TIME:
Monday, January 19, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
LOCATION:
📍 Dar Al-Taqwa (Basement)
10740 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042
This town hall is part of CAIR Maryland’s ongoing commitment to empower Muslim voters, equip communities with actionable knowledge, and strengthen civic engagement throughout the state. Community members, organizational leaders, youth, and first-time voters are strongly encouraged to attend.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, 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 Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; 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