(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 10/01/2026) -The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today launched an urgent Action Alert calling on candidates across the state to publicly pledge not to accept funds, gifts, or sponsored travel from foreign government lobbying networks, including the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
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In a statement, CAIR-Ohio Government Affairs Team said: “Elected officials must remain strictly accountable to the people of Ohio, not to foreign lobby groups. Our tax dollars and leaders’ attention belong at home, addressing local priorities like healthcare, education, and infrastructure, not enabling genocide, apartheid, and human rights violations abroad.
“We urge every voter across Ohio to contact their candidates and demand a clear, public commitment to transparent, morally responsible leadership.”
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CAIR-Ohio is calling on all constituents to complete the following steps:
- SIGN & SEND: Click the link to send a direct petition to local candidates: LINK
- PERSONALIZE: Adapt the message to highlight why community accountability matters to you.
- FOLLOW UP: Call campaign offices to demand if candidates will make this public commitment.
- SHARE: Access graphics and share the campaign: Canva Template
CAIR stands in solidarity with all those challenging human rights abuses, war crimes, foreign political influence, Islamophobia, racism, and all forms of bigotry.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Government Affairs Team, info@ohio.cair.com; CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, e-Mitchell@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, iallison@cair.com
