The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), CAIR Action, and CAIR Texas today urged Muslim voters across the state to turn out and vote in the Texas primary election on Election Day.
The organizations previously sent voter information and reminders to more than 50,000 Muslim primary voters statewide as part of a nonpartisan civic engagement effort to increase participation within the community. In addition, CAIR and CAIR Action yesterday released a pre-election survey of 1,086 registered Muslim voters in Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas showing high expected turnout, strong opposition to a new U.S. war in the Middle East, significant disapproval of President Donald Trump, and broad resistance to candidates who deny that genocide has occurred in Gaza.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voters who are in line by 7:00 p.m. have the right to remain in line and cast their ballot.
“In many Texas districts, the primary election effectively determines who will hold office. At a time when our communities are calling for meaningful solutions on education, healthcare, public safety, and an end to rising division and harmful rhetoric, civic participation is essential. We encourage every eligible voter to make a plan and vote.”
Voters can confirm their polling location and access additional voter information at:
https://muslimsvote.turbovote.org
Language assistance is available at polling locations. Voters may bring an interpreter of their choice (excluding an employer or union representative), or ask poll workers about available assistance.
CAIR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and America’s largest Muslim civil rights organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. 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.
CAIR Action is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization dedicated to engaging, educating, and mobilizing Muslim voters, training emerging leaders, and advancing policy priorities that improve community well-being and representation.
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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; Basim Elkarra, Executive Director, CAIR Action, belkarra@cairaction.org; CAIR Action Communications, media@cairaction.org; Sameeha Rizvi, CAIR Texas Civic Engagement Organizer, 512-893-1371, srizvi@cair.com