Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande were among the leading celebrity figures associated with voter registration efforts during the 2026 US elections, according to HeadCount, a nonpartisan organisation that works with musicians and entertainers to encourage civic participation.
The singers' involvement highlights how celebrity partnerships connect younger audiences with voter registration campaigns. Through collaborations with HeadCount, both artists have used their public platforms to promote voter participation and provide fans with access to election-related information.
🚨 Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande were the biggest celebrity drivers of voter registration in the 2026 elections, according to Headcount. pic.twitter.com/z1BNsYX0oI
— Olivia Rodrigo Data (@rodrigosdata) November 5, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's HeadCount Campaign
Rodrigo has worked with HeadCount through campaigns connected to her music tours and fan events. Her partnership with the organisation included voter registration activities during her GUTS World Tour in 2024. The initiative encouraged concertgoers to register to vote, check their registration status and access information about upcoming elections.
The campaign generated more than 14,000 voter registrations and 50,000 civic actions across Rodrigo's collaborations with HeadCount, according to figures previously reported by the organisation. In 2026, the singer continued her involvement through a campaign connected to Daisy Chain Fields Fest. The initiative formed part of HeadCount's Good To Vote programme, which uses artist partnerships to reach audiences through music and entertainment.
HeadCount reported that the latest campaign generated more than 13,000 voter registrations and over 45,000 civic actions. Rodrigo's partnership with the organisation was also expected to continue during her 2026–2027 The Unraveled Tour, with voter engagement activities planned at selected US concert venues.
Ariana Grande's Partnership With HeadCount
Grande has also collaborated with HeadCount through campaigns designed to encourage voter registration among her fanbase. One of her initiatives was connected to the 2024 film Wicked, in which she starred as Glinda. The campaign used the film's promotional period to direct audiences towards voter registration resources and civic engagement opportunities.
Ariana Grande has partnered with HeadCount in effort to encourage fans to vote in the upcoming U.S. election.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 16, 2024
Users will earn a chance to attend the ‘Wicked’ premiere in the U.S. and receive a r.e.m. beauty glam experience upon checking their voter status. pic.twitter.com/eBlgFmuwaC
HeadCount reported that the Wicked campaign generated 17,886 voter registrations and 111,632 voter actions. The initiative formed part of the organisation's wider Good To Vote programme, which works with entertainment figures to make voter information accessible to their audiences. Through its partnerships, HeadCount provides resources that allow fans to register to vote, check their registration details and learn more about participating in elections.
HeadCount's Celebrity Partnerships for Voter Registration
HeadCount works with musicians, actors, athletes, brands and other public figures to promote voter registration and civic participation across the United States. Its Good To Vote programme combines digital campaigns with in-person activities at concerts, festivals and entertainment events. These initiatives provide opportunities for audiences to access registration information while engaging with artists and performers.
Other musicians have also participated in the organisation's voter registration efforts during the 2026 election cycle. Harry Styles' partnership with HeadCount, for example, generated 33,284 new voter registrations and 108,061 voter actions during his 30-date Madison Square Garden residency, according to figures reported on Monday, 2 November.
The campaign ran from 26 August to 31 October, with voter registration activities available to concertgoers throughout the residency. HeadCount's wider programme has continued to work with artists to reach audiences through their existing fan communities, using concerts, online platforms and special campaigns to provide access to voter information. The organisation's activities cover voter registration, registration checks and other forms of civic participation.
HeadCount's Role in the 2026 US Elections
HeadCount is a nonpartisan organisation focused on increasing voter participation through partnerships with the entertainment industry and other public figures. Its campaigns aim to make voter registration and election information more accessible, particularly among younger audiences who engage with musicians and entertainers through live events and social media.
The organisation has worked with more than 100 musicians, actors, athletes, brands and content creators through its initiatives. Since the launch of its Good To Vote programme in 2020, its campaigns have generated more than 480,000 voter registrations and over two million civic actions, according to previously published figures.
