Taylor Swift’s support for Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency could drive voter registration beyond Democrats’ “wildest dreams.”
The General Services Administration, which oversees the website, confirmed to NBC News that by 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday, 337,826 people had visited a custom URL that Swift posted on Instagram when she announced she was supporting 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.
Swift’s Tuesday post, which has garnered over 9.6 million likes, urged voters to do their own research and remember to register to vote.
“I’ve done my research and 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 believe it’s much easier to vote early. In my story, I’ll give you a link where to register and find the dates and information for early voting.”
In a boost to Harris’s campaign, Swift revealed her support to her massive following on Instagram, 283 million accounts, following the debate.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes that I believe need a warrior to defend them,” Swift said in her post. “I believe she is a talented and strong leader, and I think we can achieve so much more in this country if we are guided by calm and not chaos.”
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