The legislative elections in the United States are approaching and more and more pop characters have decided to get involved. Names like Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish, among others, are “haranguing” their fans to pledge to vote.
Indeed, political pop stars are playing their part in the upcoming mid-term elections by joining forces with the nonprofit voter registration organization HeadCount to increase voter turnout, According to the North American edition of the magazine Rolling Stone.
The organization reportedly registered more than 145,000 voters this year thanks to key campaigns with Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Panic! At The Disco, David Byrne, Anderson Paak, Tinashe, Bonnie Raitt, Dave Matthews Band, Dead & Company and Paramore (and signatures follow).
“We are hip joint with the music industry,” CEO Andrew Bernstein shared in a statement.
One of his latest associations encouraged pop fans to register to vote and check the status of your registration for a chance to win tickets harryweenthe big extravagant Halloween concert Styles is throwing in Los Angeles this year.
The impact of “one” Harry Styles
“In 2020, 78% of people registered by HeadCount votedso we know these collaborations with artists are effective, “said HeadCount co-founder and CEO Andy Bernstein.” Having the support of people like Harry Styles has a huge impact. “
With 145,000 registered voters, HeadCount has reached a new milestone, on the rise his previous tally of 89,000 for a midterm election.
Bernstein wanted special attention to be paid to pre-midterm registration status to prevent young voters from showing up to vote assuming they had already registered, only to find out at the polls that they haven’t.
“I’m working with HeadCount to encourage everyone to show up and use your voice during these mid-term elections, “Eilish shared in a statement when she partnered with the organization earlier this year.” With what’s happening in our country, we need to go to the polls and vote for what we believe in. Not showing up is not an option. “
Commenting on the reluctance some artists may show to take a strong political stance, Bernstein said:
“Many artists want their fans to vote, but they don’t want to join the partisan division. But it is dangerous to assume that democracy will prevail: there are real systemic challenges to the functioning of elections. The whole system is in danger: fair elections require effort“.
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it’s a statement Ariana Grande has expanded the importance of using the platform which she and her colleagues share to expand the information on the vote.
“The candidates and measures voted for in the midterm elections have the power to impact millions of lives and impact issues such as access to abortion care, how we respond to climate change, the rights of trans youth and more, “he said.
“I encourage everyone to prepare for the upcoming elections check the registration status of your constituents or register to vote via resources like HeadCount. If we all vote and encourage all our loved ones to vote with us, we can really make a difference ”.
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