Breaking the Myth: A Principled Vote is Not a Partisan Vote
As the Muslim community engages in discussions about principled voting, concerns have emerged that this approach might lead to partisanship or unintended consequences. Some fear that it could push the community toward a single party, like the NDP, or inadvertently result in a Conservative government with pro-Trump policies on Palestine and the Muslim community. Others worry that it might simply divide the vote in a way that undermines our collective influence.
So, What Is a Principled Vote?
A principled vote is about candidates, not parties. It’s about encouraging individual candidates—regardless of affiliation—to engage with the concerns of the Muslim community, take clear stances on justice, and align with our values on Palestine, Islamophobia, civil liberties, and equity.
Just as every riding has unique local issues that matter to voters, our community has the right to vote based on shared moral and principled positions, not fear or party loyalty.
What We’re Seeing on the Ground
Only one week into the campaign, the impact is already visible. CMPAC teams across the country are meeting with candidates who want to understand our concerns, and many are publicly supporting our policy priorities.
In fact, candidates from both the NDP and the Liberal Party have signed on to VotePalestine.ca (an independent platform not affiliated with MuslimsVote.ca but aligned on Palestine policy demands) to express their alignment with the issues we’re raising. This isn’t happening behind closed doors—it’s happening publicly.
✅So let’s be clear: The idea that principled voting is a backdoor campaign for the NDP is false.
✅We are seeing principled candidates in multiple parties.
✅ And we must support those—regardless of party—who are willing to take a stand.
The Data Doesn’t Lie
Riding-by-riding polling and projections show that a principled voting strategy does not lead to the feared “vote splitting.” In fact, multiple sensitivity analyses using various polling data consistently show that principled voting gives the Muslim community the strongest and most meaningful impact in shaping election outcomes.
The common fear that not voting Liberal means “handing it to the Conservatives” is not backed by evidence. It’s a fear tactic—and it weakens our collective political power.
Why This Approach Strengthens the Muslim Community
📌 It holds politicians accountable—supporting those who stand up for justice and not supporting those who undermine our values.
📌 It ensures that every political party takes the Muslim vote seriously, instead of assuming our automatic loyalty.
📌 It removes the fear of “vote splitting” and instead unites the community around clear, shared principles.
A Principled Community is a Powerful Community
By maintaining a principled approach, the Muslim community emerges from the 2025 election stronger than ever. Every political party will know that our vote cannot be taken for granted—that we will only support candidates who align with our values and stand for justice.
📢 This election, let’s vote with principle, not fear. Let’s shape a future where our voices truly matter.
Where Has Fear-Based Voting and Strategic Voting Gotten Us as a Community?
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