Salam Alaykum,
As Election Day approaches, CAIR-Philadelphia is dedicated to continuing its civil rights, advocacy, and Muslim empowerment work regardless of the outcome. Under any scenario, we will make sure to protect and empower our community.
We are proud to have led nonpartisan outreach to our communities to ensure maximum Muslim American participation in the electoral process. Our Vote for Justice campaign worked with over 85 young American Muslims, to reach out to our communities. With our teams still knocking doors and sending texts, so far, our CAIR-Philadelphia team knocked on 29,173 doors, called 80,993 voters, and texted 24,443 Muslims across Pennsylvania.
We created a Pennsylvania Muslim Voter Guide tracing how our elected officials voted on issues of concern to our communities.
READ: PA Muslim Voter Guide
On election day, you have rights. Please review below for key information and your rights.
WHY VOTE?
Pennsylvania is a swing state, so each vote carries a lot of weight on the federal level. A general election is an opportunity to:
- Cast your vote for those who align best with your values.
- Take part in choosing who will be your voice in our democracy.
FAQ – Voting in Person
Where do I go to vote?
You can find your polling place by:
- Entering your address on this link or
- Calling 866-OUR-VOTE or
- Calling your county election office.
Do I need a photo ID to vote in person?
- No. Only voters who are voting for the first time in their polling location need to show ID. You can use a photo ID, including an employee or student ID if you have one. You can also use a non-photo ID, ike a utility bill or bank statement that has your address. You should not be asked for your ID if you have voted before at that polling location.
What if they tell me I am not on the list of voters?
- First, ask the election official to check the list again or to look at the supplemental poll book (a list of recent changes to the voting rolls).
- Offer to spell your name. If you believe you’re at the right polling place but your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot, they are required to give you one. Please report your experience to 866-OUR-VOTE.
What is a provisional ballot?
- A provisional ballot is used to record your vote when there’s a question about your eligibility or if you requested a mail-ballot. It will be counted if election officials determine that you were eligible to vote.
Can my right to vote be challenged at the poll?
- Yes, but only for certain reasons and by certain people. An election official, poll watcher, or other voter may only challenge a voter if they think the voter does not live in the precinct or is not the person the voter says they are.
Election Protection Hotlines:
- ENGLISH: 866-OUR-VOTE or 866-687-8683 (call or text)
- SPANISH/ENGLISH: 888-VE-Y-VOTA or 888-839-8682
- ASIAN LANGUAGES/ENGLISH: 888-API-VOTE or 888-274-8683
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali
- ARABIC/ENGLISH: 844-YALLA-US or 844-925-5287
