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Faith and Elections in the 2026 Midterms

Join national election leaders as they examine the 2026 midterm context and practical applications of the Faith in Elections Playbook.

April 23, 2026 | 1:00-2:30 PM CT

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April 23, 2026 | 1:00-2:30 PM CT

Interfaith American is part of the growing cross-partisan movement to serve our country in the most fundamental way: by ensuring a smoothly run election that earns the trust of the American people and promotes constructive democratic engagement. Religious institutions and everyday people of faith have the values, power, and skillset to play a pivotal role in this effort to protect every valid vote. 

Three national election leaders that have used the playbook to inform their work will share case studies, lessons learned, and new ways to use the Faith in Elections Playbook to promote constructive engagement in the 2026 midterm elections.  

In a panel moderated by Chris Crawford, learn from speakers Harman Singh (Sikh Coalition), Ria Chakrabarty (Hindus for Human Rights), and Ray B. Shackelford (National Urban League).

Chris Crawford will further provide an update on challenges and opportunities in the 2026 Elections context. Crawford is the Senior Director of Civic Strategies at Interfaith America and previously staffed The National Task Force on Election Crises.

Faith in Elections Playbook

The updated 2026 Faith in Elections Playbook is now available online!

The Faith in Elections Playbook equips faith-based and civic groups with accessible, actionable resources for constructive engagement with elections. The playbook outlines ways faith and community leaders can join the critical work of democracy-building across America. With this curated information, organizations can identify engagement opportunities that best align with their communities’ needs, interests, and skills.

In 2024, the playbook was used by over 60 national and state organizations to inform and guide their work. Utilizing the FIEP and connected grant program, these organizations were able to: 

  • Recruit 20,509 poll workers and 1,781 poll chaplains 
  • Host 355 bridgebuilding activities and 174 meetings with election officials 

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