Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Kerry Washington and More Celebs Play ‘Influential’ Role in Voter Turnout, Says Harvard Study

Celebrities can and do play an influential role in driving turnout at the polls and other civic engagement, a new Harvard University study found.

With just 80 days remaining until the 2024 election, the study — written by Ashley Spillane and published through The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation and the Harvard Kennedy School — provides timely insights on how stars leverage their platforms to help get out the vote and encourage political dialogues in the U.S.

The study focused on nonpartisan activity – such as general voter education, registration and mobilization – rather than actions taken by a specific candidate or party. Past

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