They will be the key.
Leaders of the GOP are rallying voters of faith to turn out in force for the upcoming November election, warning that the Democratic Party is increasingly hostile towards religious freedoms. At the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority conference in Washington, D.C., prominent Republicans emphasized the pivotal role that faith-based voters will play in determining the election’s outcome.
Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri emphasized the significance of faith voters, stating, “There’s no majority for the Republican Party without voters of faith. They will decide this election, and their turnout is crucial.”
Former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, once considered for a vice presidential role under former President Donald Trump, criticized the Democratic Party for what she perceives as efforts to marginalize faith in public life. “The Democratic Party is trying to erase God from every facet of our public life,” she asserted, highlighting what she sees as a broader assault on religious freedom.
Former President Trump, delivering the keynote address, continued his outreach to faith-based voters, underscoring their importance within the Republican Party’s electoral base. Daniel Cameron, former attorney general of Kentucky, echoed this sentiment, urging Christians to actively participate in the political process to ensure their voices are heard.
Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake emphasized the urgency for faith communities to defend their constitutional rights. “This is the last bastion for freedom of religion in this country,” Lake stated, urging voters of all faiths to safeguard their rights by participating in the electoral process.
Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa highlighted the influential role of faith voters in shaping the election’s outcome, while Alveda King, niece of Martin Luther King Jr., stressed the responsibility of voters of faith to unify and exercise their right to vote.
Reflecting on his personal journey, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson of North Carolina linked his political philosophy directly to his faith upbringing, emphasizing core values instilled from childhood that guide his decisions in public service.
Overall, these leaders emphasized that the November election represents a critical moment for voters of faith to assert their influence in protecting religious liberties and shaping the future direction of the United States.
