US Election 2024: Taylor Swift inspires over 337,000 new voters with one social media post and it has shaken the election landscape

Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president could drive significant voter registration increases. The General Services Administration confirmed to NBC News that Swift's Instagram post led to 337,826 visits to vote.gov by 2 p.m. ET Wednesday. This website assists Americans in registering to vote, explains voting rights, and provides election information.

In her post, Swift, who has 283 million followers on Instagram, urged people to register. "I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice," she said. "Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story."

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Following a debate, Swift expressed her support for Harris: "I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them," she wrote. "I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."

The upcoming election on November 5, 2024, has seen high-profile endorsements for both candidates. Harris has gained backing from a number of notable figures. According to Forbes, the list includes actors Matt Damon and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, and fashion designer Tory Burch. Other supporters include Hollywood stars Nick Offerman, Jane Fonda, and Ben Stiller, as well as musicians John Legend and Olivia Rodrigo.

Harris's support also extends to individuals such as Rosie O’Donnell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Robert De Niro, and Mark Cuban. Republican commentator Ana Navarro and comedian Mindy Kaling are also backing Harris.

On the other hand, Trump has received endorsements from billionaires Elon Musk and Steve Wynn, NFL player Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany Mahomes, and UFC President Dana White. Other supporters include musician Kid Rock, actress Rosanne Barr, and actor Jon Voight, as reported by Forbes.

Swift’s support for Harris comes after Joe Biden decided not to run for re-election, allowing Harris to pursue the presidency. This election has seen a surge in celebrity involvement, indicating the high stakes and widespread interest in the 2024 race.