A Timeline of Taylor Swift’s Political Evolution

Taylor Swift is one of the most famous celebrities in the world, and after finding her footing in her career, she’s gotten more and more confident using her influence to speak up about issues that matter to her.

Since dipping her toes into the political landscape, the pop star has been open about her left-leaning views. She first broke her decade-plus-long silence about politics about two years after reality star-turned-politician Donald Trump was elected to the White House in 2016, with Swift endorsing Tennessee Democratic candidates Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives in a 2018 Instagram post.

Later, she would use her massive social media platform to encourage followers to vote. “Today, March 5, is the Presidential Primary in Tennessee and 16 other states and territories,” she wrote on Instagram Stories in March 2024. “I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power. If you haven’t already, make a plan to vote today.”  

Throughout her advocacy, Swift has also had an impact on voter registration numbers. After she reminded fans to sign up one National Voter Registration Day in 2023, Vote.org reported a 22.5% increase in voter registrations compared to the year prior, with the site showing a 1,226% jump in participation just an hour after the pop star posted.

From reminding fans to act on their civic duties to endorsing presidential picks, Swift has had one of the most compelling political evolutions of any modern superstar. Keep reading to see a full timeline of how she’s used her voice over the years.