Muslim Democratic Club

Who are we? The Muslim Democratic Club of New York (MDCNY) is a New York city-based organization of American Muslims dedicated to helping elect responsible Democrats to local office. The immediate goal of MDCNY is to influence and impact the 2013 NYC elections. MDCNY Board Murad Awawdeh, President, m.m.awawdeh(at)gmail.com Faiza N. Ali, Vice President, ali.n.faiza(at)gmail.com Mohammad Khan,Secretary, mkhan1285(at)gmail.com Ali Najmi, Treasurer, alinajmiesq(at)gmail.com Aliya Latif, Member at Large Anthony Jones, Member at Large Merium Malik, Member at Large Linda Sarsour, Member at Large Mohammed Abujayyab, Member at Large Saubirah Hack, Member at Large Tahanie Aboushi, Member at Large Nermeen Arastu, Founding Member Umair Khan, Founding Member Zeba Iqbal, Founding Member MDCNY Bylaws Mission MDCNY’s mission is to mobilize and empower the American Muslim community in NYC by nurturing a culture of civic participation. MDCNY envisions a nation of informed voters participating in a vibrant democracy. New York in particular, with its diverse communities, led the way on issues such as voting rights for women and the civil rights movement. In that tradition, American Muslims can plan an influential role in the decision-making process of local and state government. MDCNY seeks to support Democratic candidates and increase the number of registered and active American Muslim Democratic voters in NYC. MDCNY employs grassroots organizing to conduct voter registration and education, get-out-the-vote efforts and other electioneering activities for Democratic candidates. Why a Democratic Club? Real power in NYC rests in voting in the primary election. Our goal in establishing a democratic club is to increase the number of American Muslim triple prime Democratic voters. Not all Democrats are the same – unless you are active in the party, the party will not represent your interests!