Protect Voters 50+: Inspiring Voting Stories

As we head into an unusual election season due to the pandemic, we asked some members of the entertainment industry to reminisce about their first voting experience. We hope their messages will inspire you to make your safe voting plan as soon as possible. Are you in? #ImIn

AARPNY is working hard to make sure our volunteers and members know their voting options – and to ensure voting can be done safely from home or in-person. In New York, you can now vote absentee, early and in-person on Election Day.

We will keep updating this page and our social media platforms with voting messages from celebrities for our AARP New York members and hard-working and dedicated volunteers.

Friday, September 4, 2020: Bo Derek - American film actress
Film actor Bo Derek’s first voting experience was mailing in an absentee ballot while filming a movie overseas. Listen to her talk about the sense of empowerment from being able to add her voice.
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Friday, September 18, 2020: Judy Torres - Freestyle music artist and dance-pop singer
In this video, where Judy gives a shout out to her fellow AARP members in New York, she’s urging everyone to safely use their right to vote. She’s also kicking off a series of @aarpny “I’m In” messages to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and emphasize the power of Hispanic and Latino voters
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Friday, September 25, 2020: Sinbad - Stand-up comedian and actor
This stand-up comedian and actor’s been voting so long, he can’t remember his first time. Sinbad says he’s voting and doing it safely. Listen to his “I’m In” message for a good laugh. He says your vote can protect services for seniors. “I’m in to vote safely, how about you?”
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Friday, October 2, 2020: Melissa Etheridge - American singer-songwriter
Hear what singer-songwriter and Grammy® winner Melissa Etheridge has to say about the importance of voting. Melissa explains how voting can impact Social Security and prescription drug prices. She's in to vote safely, are you?
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Friday, October 9, 2020: LeVar Burton - American actor
Actor LeVar Burton believes in the power of the vote and how important it is for everyone to exercise their civic duty. He encourages YOU to vote and to do it safely. LeVar is in to vote, are you?
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October 16, 2020: Marla Gibbs - American actress, comedian, singer, writer and television producer.
Actress Marla Gibbs is famous for her sense of humor. But she’s not joking about voting safely. She encourages our #AARPNY members and volunteers to vote safely in the upcoming election to help protect services like Medicare.
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October 19, 2020: Rex Lee - Actor
Actor Rex Lee is shouting out to our #AARPNY members and he wants YOU to vote, but he wants you to vote safely. Have a plan and keep yourself safe.
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October 23, 2020: Brad Garrett - Actor
Actor and comedian Brad Garrett may be funny but he’s serious when he says wear your mask, stay six feet apart and be safe when you vote in the upcoming election.
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October 26, 2020: Oscar Nunez - Actor
Actor Oscar Nunez hasn’t missed an election since he became a citizen. Watch to hear how he and his wife plan to vote safely
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October 27, 2020: Jamie-Lynn Sigler - Actress
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October 27, 2020: Tom Bergeron - TV Personality
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