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In November 2008, American voters will choose the 44th U.S. President and vote on other key issues and candidates. In this Muslim Voter Guide, you can find information relating to Muslims and election races nationwide, links to Muslim voter organizations, and key issue positions of the main presidential candidates. Check back frequently for updates!

Muslim Voter Websites

• CAIR 2008 Elections - website provided by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)


• American Muslim Voter - website of the American Muslim Taskforce, including their 2008 Election Plan (PDF file), outlining "A Civil Rights Plus Agenda" as the focus of this year's election

Polls of Muslim Voters

Muslims in the U.S. have proved to be a highly-educated, family-oriented, and diverse group of voters. Recent polls show that most Muslim voters identify themselves as either Democrat or Independent, and are as yet undecided about their presidential picks.

• CAIR National Survey of Muslim Voters, published in January 2008: editorial summary with link to complete PDF report

Presidential Candidate Positions

Where do the current Presidential candidates stand on issues of importance to the American Muslim community?

CAIR has summarized each candidate's position on the following issues: policy on Iraq, foreign policy (Israel/Palestine), civil liberties, health care, education, and immigration.

Register to Vote!

• Within the U.S. - Register today to ensure that you can vote in this year's election! The Federal Election Commission answers your frequently asked questions about registering and voting.


• U.S. Citizens Outside the U.S. - Have you made Hijrah to another country? American citizens over the age of 18 can still register and vote in the federal elections, even from abroad. Here's how.


• Why Muslims Should Vote and be Involved Politically - Some Muslims believe that it is improper or impermissible for Muslims to be involved in the politics of non-Muslim nations. This article from IslamOnline outlines the religious and moral reasons why Muslims can and should be active in the political process wherever they live.

Political Party Websites

• Democratic National Committee


• Republican National Committee


• Directory of Third Parties