CAIR to Release Results of First Post-DNC Presidential Poll of American Muslim Voters
On Thursday, August 29, at 10:30 am (ET), the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, plans to release the results of the first national poll of American Muslim 2024 voter preferences since Vice President Harris replaced President Biden on the Democratic ticket.
The survey was conducted through an SMS text message sent to a proprietary, randomized national list of 40,000 registered Muslim voters from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and military members serving overseas. The survey was conducted from Sunday, August 25, to Tuesday, August 27, and received 1,478 responses, 1,155 of which were verified and matched to the national voter file.
CAIR also plans to release the results of its comprehensive May-July online survey, which included 27 questions and gathered responses from over 2,850 Muslim voters, exploring their views on the election, U.S. politics, public issues, concerns, and civic engagement.
WHAT: “CAIR Livestream and Release of 2024 Report on Muslim Voter Preferences in the Presidential Election”
WHEN: Thursday, August 29, at 10:30 AM (ET).
WHERE: The results will be presented during a livestream on CAIR’s Facebook page at facebook.com/CAIRNational. The full survey will also be made available on CAIR’s website at cair.com and across its social media platforms.
Survey Details: Muslim voters were asked the following question:
“The Republican & Democratic conventions have wrapped up, and both parties have formally nominated their presidential candidates. As a Muslim American, who do you plan on supporting in the upcoming Presidential election?”
The response options included:
- Kamala Harris (Democrat)
- Donald Trump (Republican)
- Dr. Cornel West (People’s Party)
- Dr. Jill Stein (Green Party)
- Chase Oliver (Libertarian)
- Undecided
- Not Voting
The 2024 CAIR Muslim Voter Survey Report, based on extensive data collection from both the primary season and recent developments, offers a timely and detailed snapshot of the political attitudes within the American Muslim community. It underscores the critical role Muslim voters are expected to play in the upcoming election and serves as a call to candidates to engage meaningfully with this vital constituency.
As the 2024 national general election approaches, America’s estimated 2.5 million Muslim voters are positioned to once again play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape. With their significant presence in key swing states, Muslim voters have the potential to influence the outcomes of not only the presidential race but also numerous congressional, state, and local elections. This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Muslim voters’ political inclinations and voting intentions in this pivotal election year.
