Marsai Martin, Trinity Tatum, Loni Love, Detroit Pistons and More Celebrate Record-Breaking Voter Turnout at Hundreds of Early Voting Parties

As Vote Early Day Approaches, When We All Vote's Party at the Polls Program Brings Community Power to Cities Across the Country

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of and on Vote Early Day on October 24, When We All Vote is bringing Americans together to get out and vote early as part of the largest-ever Party at the Polls program. In addition to nearly 700 events this week, When We All Vote will host flagship early voting celebrations, including a march to the polls with actress and Co-Chair Marsai Martin and Ambassador Trinity Tatum on October 22 at North Carolina A&T University, where the nation's largest HBCU was denied an on-campus polling location after having one in 2024.

Vote Early Day events and partnerships include:

• Flagship Party at the Polls event in Detroit, Michigan, with the Detroit Pistons and When We All Vote Ambassador Loni Love to celebrate the first day of in-person early voting in Michigan with basketball, music and community. Courtesy of Lyft, When We All Vote will be offering Lyft rides codes for free/discounted rides to or from the event;
• Flagship Party at the Polls event in Phoenix, Arizona, with Poder Latinx Collective Fund, featuring a caravan to the polls and a headline performance from Noel Torres. Courtesy of Lyft, When We All Vote will be offering Lyft rides codes for free/discounted rides to or from the event;
• Campus events in partnership with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge;
• Clare V. in-store events in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, DC, from 3–6 pm local time, with 15% of proceeds during these events donated to When We All Vote;
• Giveaways from Dieux Skin and Experiment at flagships in Michigan and Arizona;
• Collaboration with AfroTech to make sure attendees have a plan to vote early this year;
• And hundreds of parties across the country. 

"At a time where so much feels uncertain, here's one thing we know: voting early means you can vote on your terms and schedule. That's why Party at the Polls taps into the power of community to make sure everyone has a plan to vote. Americans across the country are already turning out to the ballot box in record numbers, and Vote Early Day is the perfect time to take our plans out of the group chat and celebrate our power when we show up together," said Kalisha Dessources Figures, When We All Vote Senior Advisor.

Through Election Day, the Party at the Polls program will engage more than 30 million voters at thousands of voting celebrations and through direct outreach. Now in its tenth year, the program is proven to increase local voter turnout by 2–4 percentage points. When We All Vote will also host flagship events around Election Day in Mississippi in addition to community parties happening across at least 21 states and 180 events at colleges and universities in partnership with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Before, during and after Election Day, We The Action lawyers will join Party at the Polls to ensure voters can access the ballot box, support those who run into issues casting their vote and make sure every vote is counted.

Despite attacks on the right to vote across the country, voters have already turned out to the ballot box in record numbers. Georgia and Houston set first-day turnout records, and Virginia, Ohio and Nashville saw nearly double, quadruple and even 15 times more turnout than the start of early voting in 2022, respectively.

Party at the Polls partners include Count US IN, Engage Florida Civic Fund, Inc., Faith In Action Nevada, Colorado People's Alliance, Black Chamber of Arizona, Alaskans Take A Stand, Texas Voter Project and more.

Voters can find a party near them at WeAll.Vote/Party and make a plan to vote at WeAll.Vote/hub.

Press interested in learning more about Party at the Polls, speaking with Civic Nation CEO Kyle Lierman or When We All Vote Senior Advisor Kalisha Dessources Figures or attending an event on Vote Early Day should reach out to [email protected]. These events are open to the public and voting is not required to participate.

ABOUT When We All Vote:

When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative where young people — especially Black and Brown voters ages 18–34 — not only participate in our democracy, but shape it. We are on a mission to increase participation in every election, close the race and age voting gap, and change the culture around voting.

Michelle Obama founded When We All Vote in 2018 and is joined by fellow Co-Chairs Stephen Curry, Becky G, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, H.E.R., Liza Koshy, Jennifer Lopez, Marsai Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monáe, Victoria Monét, Chris Paul, Megan Rapinoe, Shonda Rhimes, Bretman Rock, Jayson Tatum, Kerry Washington, and Rita Wilson. When We All Vote is an initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and works with Civic Nation Action, a 501(c)(4). 

ABOUT Civic Nation:

Civic Nation is an impact hub for ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, power, and participation. Rooted in purpose and powered by people, Civic Nation brings together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, brands, and influencers to take on the biggest issues of our time. Civic Nation is home to five national initiatives: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It's On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote. Learn more here.

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