Celebrities Rally Behind Political Causes on Election Day

New York City Mayoral Race

Zohran Mamdani received significant support from celebrities:

• Ilana Glazer, Mark Ruffalo, and Naomi Klein participated in a phone banking event for Mamdani.
• Michael Moore urged his followers nationwide to vote for the socialist candidate.
• Mandy Patinkin and Cynthia Nixon openly endorsed Mamdani on social media.

However, Amy Schumer and Marc Anthony backed Andrew Cuomo in the same race.

Virginia and Beyond

• Patton Oswalt motivated liberals in Loudoun County to vote.
• George Takei emphasized the importance of voting, calling it a chance to express opinions on the political climate.

California's Proposition 50

Several stars campaigned for Proposition 50, which aims to alter congressional districts:

• Mark Hamill urged Californians to vote "YES" on Prop 50.
• Jimmy Kimmel also encouraged his followers to support the proposition.

Debate on Celebrity Influence

The involvement of celebrities in politics often sparks debate:

• Some argue that endorsements can sway public opinion.
• Others believe voters should make decisions based on policies rather than celebrity influence.