North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced?

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 1,441

Last Updated: 5 days, 23 hours ago

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On a blistering Friday morning at a Durham mosque, Nigel Edwards sets up a table with voter registration materials that include buttons, signs, posters and flyers.

“Are you registered to vote?” he asks those filing past as sweat drips down his chin. Some are already registered, others are noncitizens, and a few say voting doesn’t matter.

“We want candidates to motivate us to vote, but unless we show up as …

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