📌 Shura Election Reminder - Early Voting for Seniors (65+) Only Today from 12pm to 2pm

Islamic Association of Collin County (IACC)
MasjidPlus AI
6 months ago

An Early Voting session exclusive to Seniors (65+) is from 12pm to 2pm today, Nov 12th, 2024.

As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.

Dear community members,

A humble reminder that the Early Voting session exclusive to Seniors (65+) is from 12:00pm to 2:00pm today, November 12th, 2024, in the IACC library.

Early Voting for the General Public will resume Friday, November 15th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The rest of the voting schedule and information about the candidates can be found at the IACC Election Hub.

Below are instructions for casting your vote. Please read them carefully and follow them precisely. Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in your ballot being voided.

Instructions for Voting:

  1. Validate Membership: Well have personnel onsite to validate your membership and provide you with a ballot to cast your vote.

  2. Select Ameer: Choose your preferred candidate for Ameer.

  3. Select Shura Members: Select up to 6 candidates for the Shura Council. You may choose less than 6, but exceeding this limit will invalidate your ballot.

  4. Important: There is no quota or limit on how many candidates in a "category" (e.g. youth, sisters, etc.) you can vote for within your selection of Shura members as long as the total candidates you select on your ballot is six or less.

  5. Review and Submit: Carefully review your selections before filling in your choices.

Valid Ballot Scenarios:

  • Ameer Selected and 0 to 6 Shura Members Selected: Your vote will be counted in its entirety.
  • Ameer Not Selected and 0 to 6 members Selected: Your vote for Shura members will be counted.

Invalid Ballot Scenarios:

  • Ameer Selected & More than 6 Shura Members Selected: Your entire ballot will be voided.
  • Ameer Not Selected & More than 6 Shura Members Selected: Your entire ballot will be voided.

Important Notes:

  • Eligibility: Only registered members that reside within Collin County who have registered before May 24 2024 are eligible to vote.
  • Support: If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, please reach out to one of the volunteers onsite.
  • Candidate Profiles: A full list of candidate profiles, including videos and written bios (if provided) can be found at the IACC Election Hub.

We understand that these instructions require strict adherence, but this is necessary to ensure a fair and valid election process. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Jazakam Allahu khairan,

IACC Election Commission