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Celebrities on the Campaign Trail

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama aren't the only ones spending countless hours on the campaign trail this election season. Celebrity endorsers like Tatyana Ali, Kerry Washington and Alicia Keys have rallied around the First Family in the run up to Election Day. Here's a look at celebs who've taken to the campaign trail.

By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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Nia Long hits the Obama for America campaign trail in Philadelphia.

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“Can u say “passionate about our country” how about my serious face?…speaking up! #gottavote” Tracee Ellis Ross tweeted.

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Don Cheadle talks voter registration on the Obama for America campaign trail.

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“Moving #forward marching down the streets of lovely colorado…#clearchoice,” Will.i.Am tweeted.

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Jurnee Smollett urges voters to make sure we keep moving forward and commit thier vote to President Obama.

Celebrities on the Campaign Trail
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Keisha Knight Pulliam participates in voter outreach at a local barber shop.

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Tatyana Ali spent this summer and fall working as a surrogate for the Obama for America campaign, speaking to communities about the importance of voting.

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Alicia Keys recently campaigned for President Obama at the “Women Vote 2012 Summit” in Philadelphia.
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Trey Songz and his family gave President Barack Obama a shout-out on the first night of the Democratic National Convention. “Three generations for @BarackObama,” wrote Trey.

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Donald Faison and Zach Braff register voters and fire up supporters in Las Vegas.

Celebrities on the Campaign Trail
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Jesse Williams and Aisha Tyler spoke at an Obama for America event at the House of Blues in Las Vegas.

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President Barack Obama, Beyonce and Jay-Z at the 40/40 club in NYC for a fundraiser benefiting Obama’s re-election campaign.

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Kimora Lee Simmons hits the campaign trail to promote voting in Ohio on behalf of the Obama campaign.

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Alfre Woodard and Sarah Jessica Parker joined Obama advisor Valerie Jarret to help kick-off a canvassing drive for the ‘Women Decide 2012’ initiative.

Celebrities on the Campaign Trail
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Celebs on the Campaign Trail

Kerry Washington, a tireless supporter, has spent the last few months on the campaign trail getting out the vote for President Obama.

Celebrities on the Campaign Trail
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Celebs on the Campaign Trail

Angela Simmons and Chanel Iman hopped on Obama for America’s “Gotta Vote” Bus Tour in North Carolina to encourage voter registration.

Celebrities on the Campaign Trail
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Celebs on the Campaign Trail

Octavia Spencer joined the Obama for America’s “Gotta Vote” Bus Tour in North Carolina to talk about voter registration and to encourage citizens to take advantage of early voting.

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Celebs on the Campaign Trail

Alicia Keys, along with her son Egypt, took the stage at an Obama rally in Raleigh NC to talk about the importance of early voting. 

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Celebs on the Campaign Trail

Russell Simmons and Jesse Williams participate in voter outreach in Cleveland, OH. 

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Trey Songz stopped by Bennett College for Women to urge students to support the President and vote today. 

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LeToya Luckett stopped by North Carolina Central University to encourage students to volunteer for the President. 

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Celebs on the Campaign Trail

Kevin Hart urges students at North Carolina Central University to help reelect the President for four more years. 

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Magic Johnson and Kimora Lee Simmons share a laugh on the campaign trail. 

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