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Interfaith webinar to examine 2026 midterms, faith engagement
Panel to feature Sikh Coalition’s Harman Singh and Hindus for Human Rights’ Ria Chakrabarty.
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Rwittika Chakraborty - Fri, 27, Mar 2026
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Interfaith webinar to address 2026 midterm elections / X/@interfaithusa
Interfaith America will host a webinar on April 23 bringing together election leaders to discuss the 2026 midterm elections and practical applications of the Faith in Elections Playbook.
Founded in 2002 by Eboo Patel, Interfaith America is a nonprofit focused on promoting interfaith cooperation and civic pluralism in the United States.
The webinar will feature Harman Singh of the Sikh Coalition, Ria Chakrabarty of Hindus for Human Rights, and Ray B. Shackelford of the National Urban League. It will be moderated by Chris Crawford, Interfaith America’s senior director of civic strategies.
The Faith in Elections Playbook provides resources for faith-based and civic groups to support election engagement, with strategies designed to be adapted to specific community needs.
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According to Interfaith America, more than 60 national and state organizations used the playbook in 2024. Through related efforts, they recruited 20,509 poll workers and 1,781 poll chaplains, hosted 355 community-building activities, and held 174 meetings with election officials.
In a post on X, the organization said, “Faith communities play an essential role in ensuring trustworthy elections. Join national election leaders on April 23 for a conversation on the 2026 midterms and practical ways to use the Faith in Elections Playbook.”
Faith communities play an essential role in ensuring trustworthy elections. Join national election leaders on April 23 for a conversation on the 2026 midterms and practical ways to use the Faith in Elections Playbook.
— Interfaith America (@interfaithusa) March 25, 2026
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Crawford, who previously worked with the National Task Force on Election Crises, will provide an update on challenges and opportunities in the 2026 election landscape.
Speakers will also share case studies, lessons learned, and strategies for using the playbook to promote constructive civic engagement ahead of the midterms.
Singh, executive director of the Sikh Coalition, has worked extensively on education equity and previously held roles at the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. He is also co-founder of Seva4Everybody, a Detroit-based grassroots organization focused on basic needs support and youth mentorship.
Chakrabarty, senior policy director at Hindus for Human Rights, leads advocacy efforts on issues including Indian democracy and political freedoms. She has also worked on U.S. foreign policy and held roles in the Senate and the World Health Organization.
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