Endorsement Process

Now accepting Endorsement Questionnaires for the 2026 General Elections, please request the form from info@coalition-activate.org

Our Principles

Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate endorses candidates who promote civic justice, protect communities and our tax dollars, combat supremacist ideology, and demonstrate local impact.

Promote Civic Justice

  • Advancing social justice, economic justice, immigrant justice, and labor justice.

  • Prioritizing people over profits

Protect Communities & Our Tax Dollars

  • Prioritizing peace and community safety. Limiting weapons to foreign governments.

  • Opposing taxpayer-funded attacks on civilians at home and abroad.

Combat Supremacist Ideology

  • Confronting all forms of supremacy including white supremacy, Hindutva and Zionism.

  • Protecting Muslim, Palestinian, and Black constituents amidst rising hate. 

  • Ensuring inclusive representation of all racial, ethnic, and religious identities in their administration.

Local Roots

  • Demonstrating deep community engagement and track record of local impact.

Overview of the Endorsement Process

  1. Candidates review endorsement principles and process.

  2. Candidates request and complete endorsement questionnaire from info@coalition-activate.org.

  3. Coalition-Activate’s Endorsement Committee reviews all applicants and provides an email response.

  4. Coalition-Activate hosts an interview or candidate forum only if needed.

  5. Endorsements of each candidate are made public on all platforms.

  6. Coalition-Activate provides field support as appropriate.

Process for Selecting Races

The Coalition-Activate’s Endorsement Committee is tasked with selecting the races in which we will initiate an endorsement process. The following are considerations:

  • Is this a district where we have civic influence and/or want to build more influence? Strategic opportunity for Coalition-Activate and Muslim voters to be the margin of victory.

  • Will the outcome of the race impact an issue that we care deeply about or that we are already working on?

  • What are the political risks of making or not making an endorsement in this race? For example, is there a risk of splitting our base? Or opportunity to grow it? Is there a risk of alienating allies or will we attract new allies?

  • Is there an opportunity for us to build/broaden our base and/or Coalition-Activate in the geographic area or through campaigns?

  • Are our partners and community genuinely excited to support this candidate with their time, money, and credibility?

Rescinding an Endorsement

If, upon further review, or upon actions by a candidate which the Coalition-Activate deems against our mission and core values (See Coalition Impact Strategy), the Coalition-Activate 501c4 board may rescind the Endorsement of a candidate/official. Coalition-Activate staff will take appropriate action to communicate the rescinding of the endorsement. See Recommendation Criteria for Candidates.

Muslim Civic Coalition-Activate is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. We endorse and mobilize communities around candidates who promote civic justice, protect communities and our tax dollars, combat supremacist ideology, and demonstrate local impact.