Celebrities urge voter turnout for 2026 US midterm elections

Various high-profile celebrities are using social media to encourage voter participation during the 2026 US midterm elections. Actors Jennifer Lawrence, Pedro Pascal, Dave Bautista, and Chris Pratt, along with singer Olivia Rodrigo, Bruce Springsteen, and Samuel L. Jackson, have all shared messages urging their followers to head to the polls.

Jennifer Lawrence notably utilized her iconic role as Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunger Games” to drive engagement. She posted a photo on Instagram performing the franchise’s signature three-finger salute, accompanied by the caption, “Midterms BB. Don’t forget who burns with us,” and a link to Vote.org.

The elections are considered highly competitive, with significant attention focused on Senate races in Kansas, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio, as well as U.S. House contests. In California, voters are monitoring the races for governor and the mayor of Los Angeles. The results could determine which party maintains control of Congress.