Voters in California head to the polls today (June 5) for the state’s primary elections, which ultimately affects who ends up in the governor’s seat come November, as well as in the Senate and House. This marks an especially important day for Democrats, who have the opportunity to get candidates from their side into office.
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The state employs a top-two system, meaning the two most-voted candidates move on despite party affiliation. With the high stakes of the infamously-overlooked election, many celebrities have taken to social media to urge Californians — as well as voters in seven other states also holding primaries today — to do their civic duty.
Katy Perry, Logic, Billy Eichner, Chelsea Handler, Young the Giant, Jane Lynch and more have expressed their urgency regarding the election. See their tweets below.
CALIFORNIANS! What’s important to you? Is it gun violence? Immigration? Women’s rights? Prison reform? The #CAPrimary is tomorrow 6/5. It’s your chance to make your voice heard! Get informed & go Vote, whatever u believe, just exercise your right! ——– https://t.co/uXBq9kLdPL pic.twitter.com/VMFOjHO0O1
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) June 5, 2018
Watch me and Will Ferrell GLAM UP THE MIDTERMS! CALIFORNIA PRIMARIES ARE TOMORROW, PEOPLE!!! pic.twitter.com/0yHdLKVoM1
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) June 4, 2018
— California —
TODAY!!!!
It’s time to act.
You MUST turn out to vote.
Text VOTECA to 90975 to find your polling place.
More info: https://t.co/iwBxggLtxw
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 5, 2018
Hey #CA #NJ #AL #IA #MS #MT #NM #SD its Election Day!!! Grab a friend and GO VOTE! #UseYourVoice
— Tony Goldwyn (@tonygoldwyn) June 5, 2018
Okay California, our primary election is Tuesday! Here are all of @emilyslist‘s endorsed candidates — and yeah, there’s A LOT of them! Let’s lead the way and elect a wave of pro-choice Democratic women! pic.twitter.com/E460w5HqVt
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) June 3, 2018
California! Vote today!!!!
— Young the Giant (@youngthegiant) June 5, 2018
CALIFORNIA- get up off your butts and go vote today! Polls are open until 8PM!!!! pic.twitter.com/0fBY2vbfGR
— Best Coast (@BestCoast) June 5, 2018
For every school shooting.
For every child separated from their parents.
For laws telling anyone what to do with their body.
For every racist, false or nationally embarrassing statement. #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE #VOTE— Taran Killam (@TaranKillam) June 5, 2018
Today, I voted in America for the first time. Felt better than yelling at the telly. #BeTheChange #vote #CaliforniaPrimary2018 @RepAdamSchiff @AmandaRenteria
— Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) June 5, 2018
There are Primaries today in:
Alabama
California
Iowa
Mississippi
Montana
New Jersey
New Mexico
South DakotaVote like our democracy and lives depend on it, because it does. #VoteBlue
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) June 5, 2018
EIGHT (8) states have primaries today, (#California, #NewJersey, #Iowa, #SouthDakota, #Alabama, #Montana, #New Mexico #Mississippi). Get your election information at https://t.co/UZn3ZeGFFJ — it’s just basic logic @Logic301 pic.twitter.com/eD4fMnY5z9
— HeadCount (@HeadCountOrg) June 5, 2018
Good morning, California! — LET’S VOTE!
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) June 5, 2018
Hey California*- It’s JUNE 5th & we need EVERYONE to VOTE TODAY! Text VOTECA to 90975 to find your polling place. Don’t give up your right to bitch & moan- BE HEARD!!!
*(also Alabama/Iowa/New Jersey/New Mexico/Mississippi/Montana/South Dakota) #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/3J9vY9bRJ9— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) June 5, 2018