Taylor Swift encourages Swifties to do their civic duty. More than 48 hours before the release of his new album Midnightsthe pop star took to Instagram to remind fans that there’s not much time left until another very important event happens: the midterm elections.
“It’s time to vote early!” she wrote about her story. “There are only 20 midnight left until the 2022 United States midterm elections on November 8.”
“If you’re in Tennessee, you can vote today through November 3 at early voting sites!” she continued, sharing a link to the nonprofit organization Vote.org, which works to reach underserved voters. “Waits are usually shorter than Election Day. Most states offer some type of early voting. Register to vote and find early voting locations in your state on Vote.org.
The “All Too Well” singer’s post isn’t the first time she’s looked at her home country’s political races. In 2018, she endorsed two Tennessee Democrats – US Senate nominee Phil Bredesen and incumbent US House Representative Jim Cooper – and urged fans not to throw their support behind the Republican nominee at the Senate Marsha Blackburn, who ended up winning the race.
“In the past, I was reluctant to publicly express my political views, but due to several events in my life and in the world over the past two years, I feel very differently about it now,” Swift said. on social networks at the time. “I have always voted and will always vote for the candidate who will protect and defend the human rights that I believe we all deserve in this country.”
“Taylor has been a staunch supporter of Vote.org and we are thrilled that she continues to use her platform to engage voters and ensure everyone – in Tennessee and beyond – is ready to vote” , said Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote. org, in a statement Wednesday. “With just 20 days until Election Day and two days until the release of Taylor’s new album, we are grateful to him for reminding people how critical it is to have our voices heard at the ballot box on or before November 8. »
For more information on how to register to vote, check your registration status, and find early voting locations, visit Vote.org.
