VOTED.
It is safe to say that in the case of the 2018 midterm elections, the entire WNBA pulled a New York Liberty and was ready to Show Up to cast their ballots.
Done ✅ #Vote2018 #YourVoteIsYourVoice #showup pic.twitter.com/reDsEII6s4
— Katie Smith (@katiesmith30) November 6, 2018
While inexplicably overlooked by the vast majority of the mainstream media, we all know that the W is one of the most politically savvy leagues in the U.S. of A. So it was no surprise that a healthy contingent of WNBA notables would arrive to vote.
Cheryl Reeve, current head coach and general manager of the Minnesota Lynx, had backed Angie Craig who was running against Jason Smith in the second congressional district of Minnesota. Craig won her race.
“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” #Vote2018 pic.twitter.com/M1zWTKvXSy
— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) November 6, 2018
“Well-behaved women seldom make history.” #Vote2018 pic.twitter.com/M1zWTKvXSy
— Cheryl Reeve (@LynxCoachReeve) November 6, 2018
We knew from the beginning that this campaign was special. Everywhere we went, folks showed up to discuss their hopes for the future. From parades to canvass kick-offs to small business visits, I’ll always be grateful and will carry these stories with me to Congress. #TeamAngie pic.twitter.com/PqdWxeSP6n
— Angie Craig (@AngieCraigMN) November 7, 2018
And at least notable Lynx player, Sylvia Fowles, voted early.
🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳
WE'RE ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY!
Syl already voted. Now it's your turn.
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— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) November 4, 2018
Also, former WNBA President Lisa Borders, who rose to prominence through the Atlanta corporate and political scene, supported Stacey Abrams’ bid to become Georgia governor. They are still counting votes in Georgia even though her opponent has already declared victory.
Extremely proud 2 support @staceyabrams 2 b HISTORIC GA Governor – committed 2 ensuring opportunity 4 all Georgians🙌🏽 #VOTE #StaceyAbrams4Governor #SeeHer
— Lisa Borders (@Lisa_M_Borders) November 6, 2018
If your friends told you they didn’t vote, slap them. and then take them to go vote….
Goodnight 🤞🏾😬
— Isabelle Harrison (@OMG_itsizzyb) November 6, 2018
Why is Georgia playing with my emotions right now? pic.twitter.com/zwPVKqUBGG
— LaChina Robinson (@LaChinaRobinson) November 7, 2018
In the run-up to the elections, the Seattle Storm’s Twitter name simply read ‘VOTE’.
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— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) November 6, 2018
In addition, the WNBPA teamed up with Rock The Vote in one final push to get people to the polls prior to Election Day.
We love @theWNBPA and everything they have done this year to encourage others to vote tomorrow.🗳
That's why we teamed up with these elite players to make their voices heard for the midterms! #AthletesRockTheVote
Find your polling location,get ahead: https://t.co/1liBqHHZug pic.twitter.com/piTcGNE5Xy
— Rock the Vote (@RockTheVote) November 5, 2018
Among those featured in the above video – Rebekkah Brunson, Chiney Ogwumike, and Carolyn Swords, the latter of whom recently appeared at a voter registration event in Las Vegas with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Did you vote? ✅ #RockTheVote https://t.co/GAnn5kLzwk
— Essence T. Carson (@Pr3pE) November 6, 2018
YASSSS! What an important time for our country. I voted today….did you?#GetOutAndVote pic.twitter.com/tqd9tKCnqR
— Sheryl Swoopes (@sswoopes22) November 6, 2018
Texas was, of course, an epicenter of the 2018 midterms thanks to a much-ballyhooed Senate contest between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke. Cruz only defeated O’Rourke by three percentage points, a staggeringly close margin by Lone Star State standards.
Needless to say that even with many players heading overseas, they still kept their home country in mind and hoped as many as possible got to the polls.
#ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/b7AndTagLn
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) November 6, 2018
Workout✅ messy hair ✅ voted✅ #noexcuses #MidtermElections2018 #vote #BeAVoter pic.twitter.com/lGYSTnAVNw
— Nicki Collen (@NickiCollen) November 6, 2018
VOTE TODAY 4 the change YOU want to 👀 in the 🌏. @SmittyP3 and I stood in line for almost 2 hours Sunday to make sure our voice was heard. Ur turn — tag your it! GO VOTE!#YourVOICEmatters #EveryVOTECounts #Impact #Inspire #ChangeIsNecessary @rockthevote @ChimeForChange @gucci pic.twitter.com/8P5p6mhKGD
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) November 6, 2018
VOTE
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— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) November 5, 2018
Lift your voice! No excuses today!!! Get out and vote TODAY! Everyone has an opinion now a days…make sure to have one when it counts! #VoteTuesday pic.twitter.com/POKcR1UBRZ
— Mistie Bass (@A_Phoenix_Born) November 6, 2018
Your vote 🗳 matters! Just ask 5x All-Star @De11eDonne.
There's still time! GO VOTE!#ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/m1HGYh8KC1
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) November 6, 2018
Chicago Sky’s @The_Comeup21 and her granny all smiles after casting their votes! Make sure you get out today and let your voice be heard 🗳🗳 #WNBAKicks pic.twitter.com/ggpvtb0Lt4
— WNBAKicks (@WNBAKicks) November 7, 2018
I get it from my Momma👑 Plane ticket, rental car, early mornings and quality time with my mom. ALL worth it to cast my #VOTE 🙏🏾🙌🏾 Today we VOTE, tomorrow we hold EVERY elected official… https://t.co/qKYRMjMM1V… #StayInLine pic.twitter.com/Kvt7MOYAUs
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) November 6, 2018
Andrew/ Beto see y’all in 20/20 @AndrewGillum @BetoORourke He’s not finished with you yet🙏🏾… Thanks for running a respectful hard fought race! #Blessings #WordsMatter #MoralsMatter
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) November 7, 2018
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VOTE🗳#ElectionDay https://t.co/xr2wyWVv34— Los Angeles Sparks (@LA_Sparks) November 6, 2018
If your friends told you they didn’t vote, slap them. and then take them to go vote….
Goodnight 🤞🏾😬
— Isabelle Harrison (@OMG_itsizzyb) November 6, 2018
Get out and VOTE!!!!
— Tiffany Bias (@Tiffany_Bias) November 6, 2018
VOTED.
