‘A show of force’: Muslim-Americans plan to get the vote out on Super Tuesday Muslim groups say the faithful, despite being small in numbers, could be crucial in some voting states

(Middle East Eye) Data on Muslim-American voters is scarce and their voting patterns have hardly been studied, but according to a leading political action group, the Muslim vote could make a major difference on Super Tuesday.

Voters in 14 US states and one US territory will head to the polls on Tuesday, the largest day of voting in the primary season.

Voting will take place in heavily-populated states such as California and Texas, as well as key swing states such as Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia.

Among them, California, Texas and Virginia have sizeable Muslim populations. Emgage PAC, an organisation that encourages political participation from Muslims, says followers of the faith could play a decisive role.

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