Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president could boost voter registration beyond Democrats’ “wildest dreams.”
The General Services Administration, which oversees the website, confirmed to NBC News that as of 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, 337,826 people had visited a personalized URL Swift posted on Instagram when she announced her endorsement of Harris.
The custom URL directs people to vote.gov, a website that helps visitors register to vote in their state. The site also breaks down Americans’ voting rights, explains election processes and provides a roadmap for frequently asked questions.
The Swift publication Tuesday’s tweet, which has garnered more than 9.6 million likes, urged voters to do their own research and remember to register to vote.
“I’ve done my research and I’ve made my decision,” she said. “The research is all yours and the choice is yours. I also want to say, especially to first-time voters: remember that to vote, you have to be registered! I also think it’s a lot easier to vote early. In my story I’ll give you a link to register and find the dates and information to vote early.”
In a boost for Harris’ campaign, Swift revealed her support to her massive Instagram following of 283 million accounts after the debate.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for rights and causes that I believe need a warrior to champion,” Swift said in her post. “I think she’s a talented and steady leader and I think we can accomplish so much more in this country if we’re guided by calm and not chaos.”
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