Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, have officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president in a social media video urging their followers to register to vote. The video, posted on National Voter Registration Day, focuses on the importance of political engagement and reproductive rights, climate change, and democracy.
A Call to Action
In the video, Billie Eilish passionately states, “We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet, and our democracy.” Finneas adds, “We can’t let extremists control our lives and our freedoms and our future.” Eilish concludes with a strong message: “Vote like your life depends on it because it does.”
Voter Registration Drive
Their endorsement aligns with a broader push by celebrities to promote voter registration, particularly among young and first-time voters. Celebrities, including Eilish and Taylor Swift, have been active in encouraging their fans to visit platforms like iwillvote.com to get registered and make their voices heard in upcoming elections.
Previous Political Engagement
This isn’t the first time Billie Eilish has voiced her political views. In 2020, she endorsed Joe Biden for president and even appeared at the Democratic National Convention. Eilish and Finneas’s latest endorsement is part of a growing trend among celebrities using their influence to engage younger generations in political processes.
Swift’s Influence
Last week, Taylor Swift also endorsed Kamala Harris, leading to a significant increase in voter registrations. After Swift’s endorsement and her appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards, data firm Target Smart saw a four- to five-times increase in registration.
The continued involvement of celebrities like Eilish, Finneas, and Swift highlights the critical role pop culture plays in motivating civic engagement, particularly for younger voters.
