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Faith at the Ballot Box: How Religious Communities Are Shaping — and Being Shaped By — American Democracy

When faith leaders step into election season, they bring more than spiritual guidance — they bring organized communities, moral authority, and a platform that shapes how millions of Americans think about civic participation. This election cycle, the intersection of religion and democratic life is more visible than ever, from clergy members running for office to religious groups raising alarms about how government data and policy affect their communities.

Faith Communities Are Shaping the Election — and Much More — in This Week’s Religion News

With Election Day approaching, faith communities across America are making their voices heard — not just from the pulpit, but at the ballot box, in the streets, and on the campaign trail. From Black churches mobilizing voters to religious leaders running for office, the intersection of faith and democratic participation has rarely felt more urgent.