Taylor Swift fans have a blank space on their ballots this year, and they’re ready to write Kamala Harris’ name.
Swifties for Kamala — a grassroots group of Taylor Swift superfans working to get Harris elected — has quickly amassed a groundswell of support.
The group got its start the same day President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, after Emerald Medrano, a 22-year-old fan from Texas, decided he and his fellow Swifties needed to jump into the action.
Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris gestures as she speaks at a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 30, 2024.
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“I feel like us U.S. Swifties should mass organize and help campaign for Kamala Harris and spread how horrendous Project 2025 would be to help get people’s butts down to the polls in November,” Medrano wrote in a post on X that day. “Like if we don’t want democracy to end we really need to move and push blue votes.”
Just a week and a half later, the group has a Discord server with more than 300 members and tens of thousands more followers on social media — and they’ve already heard from Harris’ campaign.
“Having that support from the Harris campaign is really exciting and fun,” Medrano said. “I feel really honored that they acknowledge us as Swifties and what we’re doing as good.”
As “Swifties for Kamala” gains steam, they’re brainstorming how they can harness the power of their fandom as effectively as possible.
Swift’s record-breaking “Eras Tour” stops by three U.S. states before Election Day — Florida, Louisiana and Indiana — all of which went red in 2020. The group is timing campaign events to the tour dates and registering concertgoers to vote, among other actions.
Taylor Swift performs at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, for her Eras Tour concert, Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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Swift herself has not yet endorsed a candidate in the 2024 election, and the group has yet to hear from her team, but fans expect she will likely come out in support of Harris in the coming months. The once publicly apolitical singer has become more vocal about her views in recent years, and endorsed Biden in 2020.
She also came out strongly against Trump in 2020, accusing him of “stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism” and putting “millions of Americans’ lives at risk in an effort to hold on to power.”
And Swift’s political seal of approval could prove powerful. After she made Instagram posts in 2018 and 2023 encouraging fans to register to vote, tens of thousands of people did just that.
Even so, “Swifties for Kamala” are not waiting for their star to make a statement — they’re speaking now.
“It would obviously be great if Taylor did endorse because we’ve seen what kind of power she has to mobilize,” 25-year-old Carly Long, the group’s co-founder, told ABC News. “But I think that that’s not what we’re waiting for. We have a lot of autonomy as Swifties within our own community to empower ourselves to make action.”
Supporters of Kamala Harris, known as ‘Swifties for Kamala,’ are gearing up to make their voices heard in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. As the first female Vice President of the United States and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, Kamala Harris has garnered a dedicated following of supporters who are eager to see her continue to break barriers and make history.
The term ‘Swifties for Kamala’ is a nod to the enthusiastic fan base of pop superstar Taylor Swift, who has been vocal in her support of Harris and her political endeavors. The group of supporters, made up of individuals from all walks of life, is united in their belief that Harris is the right person to lead the country forward and bring about positive change.
One of the key reasons why ‘Swifties for Kamala’ are so passionate about Harris is her track record of advocating for marginalized communities and fighting for social justice. Throughout her career, Harris has been a champion for criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ rights, and women’s rights, among other important issues. Her commitment to equality and fairness has resonated with many Americans who are looking for a leader who will prioritize the needs of all citizens.
In addition to her policy positions, supporters of Kamala Harris also admire her intelligence, resilience, and ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. Harris’s background as a prosecutor, attorney general, and senator has equipped her with the experience and expertise needed to navigate the complex challenges facing the country today.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, ‘Swifties for Kamala’ are prepared to mobilize and advocate for Harris’s candidacy. Whether it’s through volunteering, fundraising, or spreading awareness on social media, these dedicated supporters are committed to ensuring that Harris has a strong showing in the primaries and ultimately secures the Democratic nomination.
While the road to the White House is never easy, supporters of Kamala Harris are confident that she has what it takes to lead the country with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving the American people. As they gear up for the 2024 election, ‘Swifties for Kamala’ are ready to make their voices heard and support a candidate who they believe will make history and bring about positive change for all.
