VOTE.
We have less than 40 days until our votes will be counted in what is unquestionably the most important election in our lifetimes. So it is imperative to ensure as many people as possible find their ways to the polls.
Whether it has been on the court at the wubble or on social media, WNBA players from Renee Montgomery to A’ja Wilson to Breanna Stewart to Layshia Clarendon have used their platforms to encourage as many people as possible to vote this election season.
The latest effort that WNBA players are part of to spread the message on the importance of voting is called “Hoopers Vote,” a partnership with Rock The Vote.
Among its ambassadors are Clarendon, Nneka Ogwumike, Lisa Leslie and Alex English – a Basketball Hall of Famer who has received a great deal of praise on social media for being a huge advocate for the W.
Another one of its advocates is Jaren Jackson, Jr. – the son of the WNBPA’s Terri Jackson. It also includes James Worthy, Jason Collins, Jalen Rose, Kenny Smith, Channing Frye and Quentin Richardson among others.
Hoopers Vote Day was this past Thursday – September 24.
According to ESPN, the website will be a one-stop-shop for the basketball ecosystem to become further knowledgeable about state-by-state voting procedures and how to register to vote.
My polling place is a high school gym. I will literally cast my ballot on the three-point line. #HoopersVote
Register to vote. Encourage a friend to register. https://t.co/LH3E9nfCq2 pic.twitter.com/93QMvRiSXz
— Rebecca Lobo (@RebeccaLobo) September 24, 2020
Grizzlies’ @jarenjacksonjr & his mom, Terri Jackson, join @SpainandFitz NOW to talk about #HoopersVote and why it matters so much to make your voice heard in this election. https://t.co/GtysXYrvmp
— Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) September 24, 2020
GM good people, It’s Hoopers Vote day and @ElliotGerard outdid himself with this one 🥳
I’ve been Remembering the 3rd of November while understanding it takes More Than a Vote. Thank u to my guy @iamBenLyons for excelling at everything you do. #hoopersvote #BreyonnaTaylor #mtav pic.twitter.com/R2AIi95qx0
— Renee Montgomery (@ReneeMontgomery) September 24, 2020
I wish I was a little bit taller… I wish I was a baller… but I do get to participate in #HoopersVote day! So there 😂 Go register! Go vote! @RockTheVote https://t.co/EBFhY3kBrd pic.twitter.com/No4skM4UFa
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) September 24, 2020
Are you prepared to make your voice heard in the 2020 Election?
visit: https://t.co/LGq3VfJ7DR#HoopersVote | @De11eDonne pic.twitter.com/SUEId81Cd1
— FanSided NBA (@FanSidedNBA) September 24, 2020
Today is #HoopersVote Day! If you do not like what is going on in our country this is how you help make a change, starting locally. If you think your elected local officials are great, this is how you help them stay in office! Use your voice! Visit https://t.co/JjE2N1hkU3 🏀 😍 pic.twitter.com/cz0yuBEjui
— Stephanie Ready (@StephanieReady) September 24, 2020
Hey y’all it’s #HoopersVote day!
Election Day is around the corner. Make sure your voice is heard! Get registered, check your status, get election reminders and information at https://t.co/v3YWre0f2v. It’s easy and quick! pic.twitter.com/JuC62Dcie0— Ros Gold-Onwude (@ROSGO21) September 24, 2020
OK so I am not a hooper 🏀⛹🏾♀. But I am a voter🗳. And I know that to be an athlete is to be a leader. Leaders stand up and make not only their voice heard, but the voices around them. And that’s why they vote. Check your voting status at https://t.co/AwWbfq7nvu @rockthevote pic.twitter.com/8ekDUOBzsv
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 24, 2020
🗣CALLING ALL HOOPERS.
I’m challenging you to check on your teammates! are you all registered to vote? is your status active & info correct? do you know when/where you are voting?
100% of our @IndianaFever team is registered to vote! Where’s your squad at? #HoopersVote pic.twitter.com/FYzL87szdO
— Natalie Achonwa (@NatAchon) September 24, 2020
Calling all hoopers young and seasoned! It’s time for all “Hoopers Vote”, Today is Hoopers Vote Day and I encourage all of my Ballers and shot callers to get out there and get registered. #HoopersVote #LetsGo We have to be the change we want to see!! pic.twitter.com/25tySZUN1J
— Lisa Leslie (@LisaLeslie) September 24, 2020
November 3rd. Early vote has already began in many states. Absentee/Mail-ins. Election Day.
36 DAYS AND COUNTING.
VOTE.
