In this RAIR Foundation article, Donna Fodor argues that low voter turnout in local elections is allowing organized Muslim voting blocs to exert outsized influence over school boards, city councils, mayoral races, and congressional contests.
- The article claims that low turnout among the broader electorate creates an opening for highly motivated religious and ideological voting blocs to shape local political outcomes.
- Fodor cites New York City as a central example, arguing that while overall turnout was low, Muslim voter participation was reportedly much higher.
- The piece says Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral victory demonstrates how concentrated bloc voting can have major political consequences when the general public stays home.
- The article alleges that mosques and activist organizations helped direct Muslim voters toward preferred candidates.
- It points to CAIR Action and Emgage as examples of groups organizing forums, endorsements, and political influence efforts in New Jersey’s 12th congressional district.
- The article focuses heavily on Dr. Adam Hamawy, claiming his past connections to controversial figures and organizations should alarm voters.
- Fodor argues that local elections matter because they influence school curriculum, taxes, policing, and community policy.
- The article frames political apathy as a form of surrender, warning that organized blocs will dominate civic life if ordinary Americans fail to vote.
- The piece closes with a call for Americans to participate in every election, especially low-turnout local contests.
Read the full story: https://rairfoundation.com/muslim-voting-machine-americas-pathetic-low-turnout-is/


