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US Bishops urge Catholic voters: start with faith, discern vote

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released videos urging Catholic voters to form their consciences through Church teachings ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

In a video released October 26, Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon, suggested that Catholics should prioritize their identity as disciples of Jesus over their national identity or political party affiliation. Archbishop Sample, who chairs the bishops' religious liberty committee, stated that no American political party fully embodies all Catholic social teaching. He advised voters to begin with their relationship with Jesus and Catholic social doctrine to shape their views on social and political issues rather than starting with a political platform.

Other U.S. bishops have also called on the faithful to pray before the elections, specifically regarding ballot initiatives involving abortion.

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  1. Oct 29, 9:48 AM Catholic News Agency U.S. bishops urge Catholic voters: Start with your faith, discern your vote
  2. Oct 29, 10:48 AM National Catholic Register U.S. Bishops Urge Catholic Voters: Start With Your Faith, Discern Your Vote
  3. Oct 29, 9:48 AM Catholic World Report U.S. bishops urge Catholic voters: Start with your faith, discern your vote
  4. Oct 30, 10:17 AM ACI Prensa Español Obispos de EE. UU. instan a los votantes católicos: comiencen por su fe y disciernan su voto
  5. Oct 29, 10:17 PM ACI Digital Português Comecem pela fé para discernir o voto, dizem bispos dos EUA aos eleitores católicos

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