Selena Gomez reveals the 2020 election will be her first time voting as she declares ‘my vote counts’
Selena Gomez has revealed 2020 will be her first time voting.
‘Honestly, I’m not ashamed to say this, but… I’m kind of… This was my first time,’ the actress/singer, 28, said during a virtual Voting Power Hour event.
Selena also explained why she feels her vote matters now more than ever.
First timer: Selena Gomez revealed that 2020 will be her first time voting during an appearance on Voting Power Hour
Honestly opening up about how she overcome thinking her vote didn’t matter, she said: ‘I’m going to say that, because I’ve never felt — and this is so true, and I’m now admitting it to people — like my vote counts. Every vote counts. Some people get in their head, and they’re like, “Oh, well what does it matter?”‘
‘My main focus has been this right now,’ Selena continued, talking about getting out the vote.
‘You can tell on my social media and everything, obviously, I’m super invested in this right now. It’s been good. I feel hopeful.’
She did not, however, endorse a candidate.
No shame: ‘Honestly, I’m not ashamed to say this, but… I’m kind of… This was my first time,’ the actress/singer, 28, said
It matters: Honestly opening up about how she overcome thinking her vote didn’t matter, she said: ‘I’m going to say that, because I’ve never felt… like my vote counts. Every vote counts. Some people get in their head, and they’re like, “Oh, well what does it matter?”‘
A+ effort: ‘My main focus has been this right now,’ Selena continued, talking about getting out the vote
Last week Selena shared some Instagram snapshots celebrating that first time voting.
The glowing former Disney star had her ‘I voted’ sticker stuck on a tank top and she captioned the photo saying: ‘Just finished filling out my ballot!’
Selena has been making voter participation a priority.
She’s currently serving as a co-chair for Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote initiative and also recently narrated an episode of Netflix’s Whose Vote Counts Explained series.
Ballot box: Last week Selena shared some Instagram snapshots celebrating that first time voting
While the official election isn’t until November 3rd, many organizations are urging citizens to vote early, either by mail or in-person.
Already, at least 66million people have voted ahead of time, according to the U.S. Elections Project.
Eligible US voters can find specific information about their state’s election deadlines, dates, and rules at the non-partisan Vote.org.
Unprecedented: Already, at least 66million people have voted ahead of time. Above New Yorkers are seen waiting to cast their ballots in Garden City, New York