Celebrities Push Voters Ahead of Midterms

National attention turns to the 2026 midterms, where control of Congress hangs in the balance. High-profile entertainers have joined the push to increase turnout, using digital platforms to reach millions of followers just before polling places close.

Pedro Pascal posted a video on his Instagram Story, noting the rarity of such an impromptu clip. He recorded the message while crossing a major intersection in Los Angeles. The post served as a direct call to action for his audience to cast ballots.

Olivia Rodrigo shared an image of her "I Voted" sticker with a caption urging fans to vote. She also cross-posted content from her Daisy Chain Fields festival account that featured the word "Vote." Dave Bautista displayed his Florida vote-by-mail ballot on Instagram, using the hashtag "#votethemout" to encourage peers to remind friends to participate.

Jennifer Lawrence adopted the three-finger salute from The Hunger Games franchise for her Instagram Story. She referenced the line "If we burn, you burn with us" and added the caption "Midterms BB. Don’t forget who burns with us." Chris Pratt shared a photo of his voting sticker, describing it as a patriotic alternative to a gold star. Carrie Coon posted a picture with her husband Tracy Letts on X, endorsing Democrat Cait Conley for the U.S. House 17th District in New York.

Kerry Washington shared a video of herself and her husband Nnamdi Asomugha dropping off their ballot. She described the act as a team goal to avoid canceling out each other's votes. Samuel L. Jackson wore a shirt reading "Fcuk you, I’m voting!" and emphasized the message in his post caption. Bruce Springsteen addressed election officials in a video, reminding them of their solemn duty to securely count votes.

Springsteen stated that the vote is the voice of the citizen and that officials must ensure that voice is heard. He directed viewers to oathproject.org to take the Oath to the Constitution. Key races under scrutiny include Senate contests in Kansas, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio. Voters in California are also focused on the Los Angeles mayoral race and the gubernatorial election.