How celebrities backed candidate fared in the 2026 US midterms: Nicki Minaj, Kid Rock supported Republicans lost while Bruce Springsteen and Olivia Rodrigo stood on winning side with Democrats

Musicians and Hollywood stars took their political views to campaign rallies, concert stages and social media ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. Nicki Minaj and Kid Rock backed Republican candidates, while Bruce Springsteen and Olivia Rodrigo supported Democrats. After the results, Pedro Pascal, Bette Midler and other stars also joined the celebrations.

Stars who backed Republican candidates

Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared alongside President Donald Trump at a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25. Minaj praised Trump and urged voters to support Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and gubernatorial candidate John James, according to The Jerusalem Post.

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Kid Rock, a longtime Trump ally, also appeared on the campaign trail and backed James. Country singer Jason Aldean joined Trump at a rally in Perry, Georgia, on October 24, where he introduced the president to the crowd.


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Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo and other stars backed Democrats

Bruce Springsteen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for Michigan's US Senate seat. In a post on Instagram, Springsteen praised El-Sayed and criticized the Trump administration. He wrote that the candidate was a fighter for the Constitution and American democracy.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo also showed her support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton in Ohio. Rodrigo wore a T-shirt with Acton's name during a Columbus concert. She later presented the candidate with a bouquet of flowers at another show.

Country music legend Willie Nelson endorsed Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in an October video. He urged voters to support Talarico and described him as a good man who would make a good senator.

The Chicks, singer Kacey Musgraves and Eagles founding member Don Henley also backed Talarico, The Jerusalem Post reported.

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Actor Adam Brody also appeared in a campaign video for El-Sayed. He spoke about his support for the candidate and his campaign priorities, including Medicare for All and limits on money in politics, according to Variety.

Pedro Pascal, Bette Midler and other stars celebrate Democratic wins

Several celebrities took to social media after Democrats won major races in the November 3 midterm elections. The party regained control of both the House and the Senate, according to The Guardian.

Actor Pedro Pascal celebrated the results through his Instagram Stories. He shared a blue map of Texas with the word "sobbing" after Democratic victories in the state.

Bette Midler also shared her reaction online. The longtime Trump critic wrote: "I am OVERJOYED! What a great, great night! Thank you, America! You've saved your beloved country!!"

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Actor Viola Davis congratulated Keisha Lance Bottoms, who became the first Black woman elected governor in US history. Davis wrote on Instagram: "We the people .....THE PEOPLE!!" She also praised voters for making their voices heard.

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Actor John Leguizamo posted a video to celebrate the results. "You did it, we did it, this is redemption time," he said. He also called for the country to fix its problems.

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Mandy Moore shared a series of posts about the Democratic victories. She said she had not felt such hope in a long time and praised the results as they came in, according to Gulf News.

The Chicks also celebrated the Democratic gains during a concert. The band referred to the results as a "blue-nami" and told the audience: "Texas is blue. The Senate is blue, the House is blue."

Other reactions came from Mark Ruffalo, Henry Winkler, Stephen King and Danny Trejo. Ruffalo thanked voters who supported fairness and equality, while Winkler wrote that "dreams do come true." Trejo celebrated Xavier Becerra's victory in California, which made him the state's first Latino governor, The Guardian reported.