Selena Gomez says that this is the first election that she’s ever casted a ballot in. Even though she’s 28-years-old and could have voted in the last two elections, Selena says there’s a reason why she never did it before. Here’s what you need to know.
According to Elle! Magazine, Selena made the revelation during her Voting Power House appearance. The hit maker says that this is the first time she’s voted because in the past, she felt as though her vote didn’t matter. Selena lives in California, which has traditionally been carried by the Democrats in past elections.
28-Year-Old Selena Gomez Admits This Year Is The First Time She’s Ever Voted
According to Elle! Magazine, Selena made the revelation during her Voting Power House appearance. The hit maker says that this is the first time she’s voted because in the past, she felt as though her vote didn’t matter. Selena lives in California, which has traditionally been carried by the Democrats in past elections.
When a fan asked Selena about her first voting experience, she said, “Honestly, I’m not ashamed to say this but I kind of—this was my first time. And I’m going to say that because I never felt—and this is so true—and I’m now like admitting it to people, like my vote counts. Like, every little thing counts so I just think some people get in their head, like, oh well, what does it matter? And then once I really, really started going in and diving in to this, it’s been all I can focus on.”
Of course, it didn’t take very long for Selena’s fans and critics to comment on the matter. Quite a few said, “I just don’t get not exercising your right to vote. As a woman I’m aware how hard women fought for the right to vote and here some are having never voted. I’m glad she’s voting in this election,” along with, “Yeah no sweetie, it was always important that you voted. It’s okay to grow and admit that you made mistakes in the past like not voting. But not voting when you have the opportunity, is a mistake. You should, at least, be ashamed Selena. She didn’t feel the need to vote for the first female president or against Trump who never hid who he was or how he felt about undocumented immigrants? Your vote definitely doesn’t matter if you don’t cast it at all.”
Another fan wrote, “There celebrities are so out of touch from reality. Voting should be done from the very age you are allowed to vote. It’s shame people like this celebrity fail to use their democratic rights to vote for change, to vote for good. What a waste of years when not using that power of voting. I hate these celebrities now coming out at the ages of 28 to mid who’ are openly bragging this is the first time they are voting in their life. Such ignorant remarks and what a waste of their platforms to not inspire others to do so.”
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