Justice 2026
Vote for Justice.
May 19, 2026.
Our voice in this primary shapes who decides what happens in our schools, at our masjids, and in our neighborhoods. May 19 is when our community is most powerful — and the people making those calls are on this ballot.
What is one thing you'd want to change around here?
That thing — whatever it is — gets decided by who is in office. The people making those decisions are on this ballot.
We want to know what Muslim voters care about.
Our advocacy is only as strong as our community's voice. Take 3 minutes to tell us which issues matter most to you and your family — and what you want our representatives to fight for.
The race is decided here. Not in November.
Pennsylvania is a closed primary. By the time the general election comes, in many districts the winner has already been picked. May 19 is when our community has the most leverage.
That includes the people who decide what gets taught in schools, how police are funded, who cooperates with ICE, what happens to your masjid's tax exemption, and how your tax dollars get spent abroad.
In safely Democratic seats — like much of Philadelphia — the May primary is the election. Whoever wins on May 19 will almost certainly win in November. Skip this one and you skipped the only round that mattered.
In competitive districts — like PA-10 around Harrisburg — the primary picks who has the strongest case to win in November. Our community's vote shapes that case.
What's on your ballot
A snapshot of the major races in CAIR-Philadelphia's five-county region.
You may be closer than you think.
Pennsylvania has options. Check your status, register if you need to, or update your address. It takes a few minutes.
Check if you're registered
Even if you've voted before, addresses change, names change, and rolls get cleaned. Make sure you're on the list.
Register or update online
You can register to vote, change your party affiliation, or update your address through the Commonwealth in about five minutes.
- You'll need a PA driver's license, PennDOT ID, or last four of your SSN
- To vote in the May 19 primary, register by May 4, 2026
- Pennsylvania is a closed primary — you must be registered with a party to vote in their primary
Need help in person?
Our team and our partners across the four counties can help you register, fill out a mail ballot application, or just answer questions in your language.
- Stop by a CAIR-PA tabling event (locations posted weekly)
- Call the voter protection hotline if anything feels off
- Bring a friend or family member who isn't registered yet
How are you going to vote?
Pick one. Then put it in your calendar. People who make a plan are far more likely to actually show up.
Tuesday, May 19 · Polls open 7am to 8pm
If you're in line by 8pm, you can vote — even if it takes longer. Don't leave the line.
- Find your polling place (it's based on your registered address — see the county section below)
- Bring ID if it's your first time voting at that location, otherwise it's not required
- You can vote a provisional ballot if you're told you're not on the rolls — never leave without voting
- If you face any problems, call your county election office or the voter protection hotline immediately
Mail ballot timeline · Apply, receive, return
Apply for your mail ballot by 5pm on Tuesday, May 12 — that's the deadline. Your county must receive your completed ballot by 8pm on May 19. A postmark doesn't count, so don't wait for the last day.
- Apply for a mail ballot at pa.cair.com/vote by 5pm on May 12
- When your ballot arrives, complete it using blue or black pen ink — fill in the oval completely
- Put your ballot in the white "official ballot" secrecy envelope and seal it
- Put the secrecy envelope in the pre-addressed return envelope
- Fill in the Voter's Declaration on the back. Sign and date it — both are required
- Return by mail (early!) or drop off at your county election office or designated drop box. Must be received by 8pm on May 19 — not postmarked, received
Find your county. Find your polls.
CAIR-Philadelphia covers five PA counties. Click through to your county's election office for polling places, drop boxes, and direct help.
Room 142, City Hall
(215) 686-1500
Government Center, Media
(610) 891-4673
1601 Ritner Hwy, Carlisle
(717) 240-6385
1251 S 28th St, Harrisburg
(717) 780-6360
17 S 7th St, Allentown
(610) 782-3194