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Residents of Cunningham Township in Illinois, which comprises most of the city of Urbana, home to the University of Illinois, were able to vote November 5, 2024, on a nonbinding ballot measure calling for an end to funding the Israeli military. It passed by a margin of 70% to 30%, winning by as much as 82% of the vote in every single one of the 23 Cunningham Township precincts.

The ballot measure read: “Shall the United States federal government and subordinate divisions stop giving military funding to Israel, which currently costs taxpayers 3.8 billion dollars a year, given Israel’s global recognition as an apartheid regime with a track record of human rights violations?”

Here is the official press release:

PRESS RELEASE. November 6, 2024

Historic Win in Cunningham Township: The People Demand an End to U.S. Military Aid to Israel

Urbana IL –   In a landmark community victory, Cunningham Township voters have spoken decisively in favor of ending U.S. military aid to Israel. The recently passed Cunningham Township Question 1 has garnered overwhelming support, marking a pivotal moment in the call for peace and an end to military support for Israel’s actions in Palestine. With 70.09% voting “yes” and 29.91% opposed, the results highlight the township’s strong stance, demanding that U.S. taxpayer funds no longer contribute to what voters identify as war crimes and apartheid.
This decisive, community-led movement shows the power of grassroots organizing and solidarity. The coalition that made this possible consists of a diverse group, including Muslim and Jewish residents, LGBTQIA individuals, and people across all political affiliations who are uniting for peace and justice. Their collaboration and shared vision are forging a broader anti-war movement, centered on safety, unity, and collective well-being.

For further information, contact:
prairieliberationcenter ‘at’ gmail.com

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