2024 Voter Guide Aims to Mobilize California Muslim Voters amid Gaza War

IQNA – A 2024 Voter Guide has been published in the US state of California to assist Muslims and their allies in the state as they prepare to vote in the upcoming US election.

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), has published the voter guide. 

This year’s voter guide emphasizes the key issues facing the Muslim community, particularly the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip 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 US military aid to the Israeli regime.

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.

Source: Cair.com