Celebrities' Voting in Elections: Check Out Star-Studded Photos with Lucy Hale, Joey King, and More
Celebrities like Lucy Hale, Joey King, and Ashlee Simpson exercised their voting rights in the recent elections Check out these influential stars as they participate in the democratic process
Celebrities are pulling out all the stops to urge people to vote, which includes sharing pictures of themselves fulfilling their civic responsibility. In 2020, Lucy Hale, Joey King, and Ashlee Simpson were among the notable figures who not only cast their votes but also offered proof to their fans, whether through mail-in ballots or early voting.
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Stars Voting in Elections: See Lucy Hale, Joey King and More Celebrities’ Photos
Get out the vote! Celebrities are using every tool in their arsenals to encourage people to vote, including posting photos of themselves exercising their civic duty.
In 2020, Lucy Hale, Joey King, and Ashlee Simpson joined other celebrities in actively participating in the election. They not only cast their ballots but also provided evidence to their fans, showcasing their involvement in mail-in voting or early voting. Lily Collins, in particular, posted a picture with her fiancé Charlie McDowell, emphasizing the importance of couples voting together and encouraging others to vote by mail. She reminded Californians to ensure their mail-in ballots are postmarked before Election Day and shared a link to track their ballots. Let's make our voices heard in #vote2020.
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January Jones
The actress from Mad Men, shared her unpleasant voting encounter. "Despite having a terrible cold and somehow being unregistered, the friendly staff at my nearby voting center assisted me in re-registering and casting my vote using a provisional ballot. I put in a lot of effort to participate in this election, but it's definitely worth it! Hopefully, the process is much smoother for all of you," she stated on her Instagram Story.
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Katy Perry
Following the release of her ballot, the songstress of "Roar" revealed her endorsement of Rick Caruso, an L.A. mayoral candidate. In her Instagram post featuring a selfie, she highlighted the numerous reasons behind her decision to vote, with the current state of Los Angeles being a prominent factor. Perry's show of support for Caruso garnered surprise from several of her fans, particularly due to his recent switch from the Republican to the Democratic party.
“Katy perry tweeting out a pro-choice video while voting for Rick Caruso would be objectively hilarious if it wasn’t painfully dumb," one Twitter user wrote.
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Hailey Bieber
The model posed with her "I Voted" sticker in a selfie shared via her Instagram Story.
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Billie Eilish
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Mariska Hargitay
The Law and Order: SVU star took to Instagram in November 2022, expressing immense pride and gratitude for the opportunity to exercise their right to vote, a privilege that they deeply appreciate.
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Shonda Rhimes
The showrunner shared a selfie with her "I Voted" sticker.
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Selena Gomez
"Today is the last day to vote. Your voice matters!!" the "Hands to Myself" singer captioned an Instagram Story selfie with her "I Voted" sticker on election day 2022.
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Ben Higgins
"I am proud to announce that I have exercised my right to vote! I encourage you to also share your accomplishment and remind others to #govote," expressed the ex-Bachelor on Instagram. With great enthusiasm, he displayed his "I Voted" sticker triumphantly placed on his cheek, documenting his participation in the 2020 elections held in Denver, Colorado.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Hamilton creator joined early voters in New York City, bundled up against the cold. "I finished work a little early today and listened to a podcast while waiting in line. Friendly volunteers ensured social distancing around the block," he tweeted along with two selfies. "At the Armory in Washington Heights, after scanning your ballot, the volunteers applaud. I highly recommend it, 10/10! #VOTE."
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Mariska Hargitay
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Karlie Kloss
The cohost of Project Runway recently took to Instagram to share some photos of herself wearing a Biden and Harris mask while holding up her ballot. In the caption of her post, she asked her followers about their voting plans and shared that she had already completed and submitted her ballot. Kloss, who is married to Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, added the hashtags #voteBLUE and #scienceoverfiction to show her support for a particular political ideology.
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Lady Gaga
The “Rain on Me” singer shared a video of herself dropping off her ballot at a designated box. “Category: Ballot Drop Off Realness,” she wrote.
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Kiernan Shipka
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star posted a photo of her ballot envelope to Instagram, writing: “Voting is COOL.”
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Hayden Panettiere
The Nashville alum took to Instagram, sharing a selfie where she proudly shows off the "I voted" sticker on her T-shirt. Alongside the photo, she encourages everyone to exercise their right to vote, saying: "I hope everyone gets out there and makes sure they're heard! #VOTE."
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Katy Perry
Grammy nominee, wearing a giant "I voted" sticker around her head, shared a video of herself placing her ballot into a drop-off box. Urging her followers to vote and show their "after vote" glow, she encouraged them to share it with her. "ONLY ONE WEEK TIL ELECTION DAY! VOTE NOW!!! SHOW ME YOUR AFTER VOTE GLOW AND I'LL GIVE IT A SHARE! DO IT FOR THE STICKER (AND DEMOCRACY ️)," she wrote on Instagram.
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Jennifer Garner
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Phillipa Soo
"America, it's time to take action!" exclaimed the original Hamilton cast member as she enthusiastically cast her early vote in New York City. Soo, displaying responsibility during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, wore a protective face mask while patiently waiting in line at the polls.
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Sofia Richie
"I voted ," the model captioned a glowing Instagram selfie, subtly sneaking in a glimpse of her sticker on the back of her phone case.
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Blake Griffin
The NBA player emphasized the significance of exercising their voices in the upcoming fall election. Through an Instagram post, he humorously shared, "If I appear angry, it's because someone revealed to me that they haven't yet registered to VOTE #vote #please #thankyou."
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Beverley Mitchell
In a laid-back Instagram selfie, the actress reaffirmed her commitment to democracy by proudly displaying her "I Voted" sticker on a white sweatshirt that featured the empowering phrase, "I am a voter."
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Mike Caussin and Jana Kramer
In an Instagram post, the singer of "I Got the Boy" admitted that she and her spouse are voting for the first time. Kramer confessed her previous belief that her vote held no significance, but this year she experienced a change of heart, recognizing the importance of her vote more than ever before.
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Claire Holt
In an Instagram photo shared on October 22, the former cast member of The Originals proudly showcased her "I Voted" sticker. Alongside the post, she expressed her sentiments, "To all those who urged me to return to my own country when I voiced my opinions during the 2016 election... THIS IS NOW MY COUNTRY AND I HAVE CAST MY VOTE!"
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Bekah Martinez
The Bachelor alum posted a photo via Instagram of herself and her boyfriend, Grayston Leonard, wearing their "I Voted" stickers on October 22.
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Kim Zolciak
"VOTE!!! Your Vote makes a difference," the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum captioned an Instagram selfie wearing an "I'm a Georgia Voter" sticker on October 22.
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Brittany Snow
On October 21, the Pitch Perfect actress took to Instagram to share the exciting news of what she and her husband, Tyler Stanaland, did earlier that day. Accompanied by two polaroid photos featuring the couple and their dog, she playfully teased her followers to guess their activity. Impressed by their guessing skills, she eventually revealed that they had cast their ballot, adding a hashtag to emphasize the significance of participating in the election process. Their voting adventure was documented right in their own backyard.
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Teddi Mellencamp
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shared a video of herself voting on October 18, before putting on her “I Voted” sticker at home.
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Reese Witherspoon
"On October 16, the Morning Show star shared on Instagram, 'I did it! Did you? It is a fulfilling feeling to exercise my right to VOTE. Whenever I see that ray of light shining through the trees, I am reminded of all the women who paved the way before me and fought for this fundamental right.'"
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Nick Jonas
After accepting Michelle Obama’s challenge on October 19, the “Jealous” singer encouraged Patrick Mahomes, DeAndre Jordan and Kevin Hart to follow suit.
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Khloé Kardashian
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star took a close-up photo of her “I Voted” sticker for her Instagram Story on October 19.
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Vanessa Hudgens
“Done. Did,” the High School Musical star captioned an October 19 mirror selfie with a sticker on her phone. “Have you? #VOTE.”
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Torrey DeVitto
On October 16, the Pretty Little Liars alum took to Instagram to express her satisfaction, exclaiming, "Man, that felt good!" She passionately encouraged her followers to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing its significance in shaping the future of our lives, animals, and planet with the hashtags #Vote, #Vote, #Vote!
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Joe Jonas
On October 16, the Jonas Brothers member showcased his "I Voted" sticker that adorned his baseball cap as he issued a challenge to Matthew McConaughey, Wilmer Valderrama, and Diplo to assemble their respective #VotingSquads.
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Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam
The couple were all smiles after casting their ballots. “First time we’ve voted together,” the Saturday Night Live alum wrote on October 15.
In her own October 14 post, the How I Met Your Mother alum noted, “Done. Boom. Have you yet? Feels good.”
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Ashlee Simpson
The singer wore a mask and showed off her baby bump while expecting her third child. “Get out and vote!” she declared on October 13. “No excuses!”
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Gregg Sulkin
"Exercising my right to vote for the first time as an American citizen couldn't be more meaningful, especially during such a critical election," expressed the actor, who obtained citizenship in May 2018. "Make your vote matter. Go cast your ballot."
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Joey King
The Kissing Booth star sported a “vote” mask to drop off her mail-in ballot. “Who has short hair now and voted today?!?!” she wrote on October 8. “THIS GAL.”
“Despite being out of the country until after the election, I had a moment of panic. Luckily, I was able to have my ballot overnighted to my current location overseas, so it can be promptly shipped back to the States,” the actress shared on October 14. “Regardless of the circumstances, it is crucial to find a way to exercise your right to vote if you are eligible.”
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Candice Accola
The actress from The Vampire Diaries, who is currently expecting her second child, joyfully celebrated upon sending her ballot through the mail. "Rather than a #runwaytothepolls, it was more like a waddle to the polls," she amusingly remarked on October 14. "No matter how you choose to arrive, text VOTE to 26797 to discover if you are eligible for early voting or mail-in voting in your state!"
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Heather Hemmens
“Vote early, vote safely #VOTE,” the Roswell, New Mexico star pleaded on October 13.
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Kacey Musgraves
The country singer wrote on October 14 that voting was “worth the hour long line and the annoying business spreadsheet phone yeller guy behind me.”
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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
The country stars, along with their daughter Audrey, gathered together for a photo after casting their votes. Hill took the opportunity to urge other musicians to follow suit. “Today, my #VotingSquad and I exercised our right to vote. @thetimmcgraw @audreymcgraw,” the acclaimed winner of five Grammy Awards posted on October 14. “I challenge @kelseaballerini, @ingridandress, @karenfairchild, and @dollyparton to join forces.”
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Malika Haqq
The reality star celebrated her vote with a glass of champagne on October 15.
