(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 11/8/19) – On Monday, November 4, CAIR-Columbus organized a non-partisan phone bank to turn out voters for the November 5 general election.
Local volunteers gathered in the CAIR-Columbus office to call voters and urge them to do their civic duty. “Given that turnout is generally low in odd
-year elections, engaging in get-out-the-vote efforts during these years is crucial,” CAIR-Columbus Government Affairs and Development Coordinator Usjid Hameed said. “We need to send a message that as American-Muslims, we must vote every year and have our voice heard regardless of how high-profile an election is.”
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. The CAIR-Ohio Affiliate has three chapters – Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.