Taylor Swift Urges Fans To Vote On Super Tuesday

Taylor Swift: "I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power." 

by Tiffany Goldstein - Mar 05 2024
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In the spirit of Super Tuesday (March 5), Taylor Swift popped up on Instagram to give her fans a little nudge toward the voting booths. Without picking sides in the presidential race, Swift was all about getting people to vote and demand change. 

She kicked things off by reminding us that it wasn't just any Tuesday — it was a day when Tennessee, along with several other states, held its presidential primaries. 

"Today, March 5, is the Presidential Primary in Tennessee and 16 other states and territories," she shared on her Instagram story. Swift's message was simple: vote for the folks who echo your views and values. "I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power. If you haven't already, make a plan to vote today." 

The list of places holding primaries was pretty long, stretching from Alaska to Virginia and including states like California, Texas, and Massachusetts, to name a few. Swift made it a point to encourage everyone, no matter where they were in the U.S., to double-check their polling place and ensure they knew where to cast their vote, pointing them to vote.org for all the details.

"Whether you're in Tennessee or somewhere else in the U.S., check your polling places and times. 

Taylor Swift talking about voting isn't something new. She's been quite vocal about it, actually. Remember National Voter Registration Day last year? Swift's shoutout led to a whopping 35,000 people registering to vote via Vote.org in a single day. It's clear she's got the power to move mountains, or at least get folks to the polls.

While she's kept a relatively low profile on the political front, Swift has made some notable exceptions. Back in 2018, she endorsed Phil Bredesen for the U.S. Senate and Rep. Jim Cooper for the House, both Democrats, with Cooper winning his race. More recently, she endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.

Swift's push for voting isn't just about swaying the election one way or the other. It's more about making sure everyone's voice is heard, encouraging her fans to be part of the decision-making process. And in today's world, where everything feels a bit uncertain, that message of empowerment and taking action is something a lot of people can get behind.

Swift's silence on the current electoral race has become a battleground of its own. The intriguing absence of her endorsement has spurred a whirlwind of speculation and strategy among political camps. The Biden administration recently spoke out about wanting Swift's endorsement, while Trump's team believes he can win the race without her powerful fandom backing his campaign. 

"We don't have Taylor Swift on our side, but you know who we have? We have Kid Rock. We have Ted Nugent. We have influencers," said political activist Jack Posobiec. "We have all these people."  

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