Bruce Springsteen Urges Officials to Protect the Vote on Election Day: ‘Our Vote Is Our Voice’
"You have a solemn duty to ensure that our votes are securely counted," he said in a video message.
On November 3, Bruce Springsteen, the 77-year-old music icon and political activist, took to social media to urge election officials to protect the integrity of the voting process on Election Day. In a brief video, the 77-year-old artist addressed election officials and representatives of the government, emphasizing the solemn duty they have to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
Springsteen reminded them that "Thomas Jefferson said, 'Government requires a consent of the governed.'" He stressed that representatives must never consent to directives that undermine citizens' constitutional right to a free and fair election. The 2026 midterm elections will see voters across the nation deciding congressional races, gubernatorial contests, and various other local elections.
Springsteen concluded his message by saying, "Our vote is our voice," and thanked voters for their service. Born to speak truth about America's issues for over 50 years, the singer-songwriter has consistently advocated for voting rights and election integrity. In 2012, he criticized voter suppression efforts, and during the 2024 presidential election, he endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
A vocal critic of President Donald Trump and a lifelong Democratic supporter, Springsteen released his protest anthem "Streets of Minneapolis" in response to immigration crackdowns and performed it during a recent concert tour. On the 2026 election, Springsteen supported Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race, praising El-Sayed's commitment to American Constitution, democracy, and opposition to corrupt leadership in the White House.
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