Politically active stars in Hollywood are sharing their anxieties over anticipated delays in results of the 2020 election and urging voters to remain in line and make sure their vote is counted.
As of late Tuesday evening on the West Coast, Donald Trump and Joe Biden were locked in a tight race across the country. Trump was declared the winner of Ohio, Iowa, and the battleground state of Florida, while Biden took Minnesota and New Hampshire. The race is currently still too early to call for the battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia.
This year saw a historic voter turnout including 103 million record-breaking early ballots, therefore it could take a couple of days for an official result to be announced. Even with many news outlets prepared to call the race at any moment, with key states like Pennsylvania saying that their official results are likely days away, any official outcome seems unlikely tonight.
Polls have closed across the East Coast, including battleground state of Michigan. The Associated Press has declared Trump the winner in Indiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Tennessee, whereas Biden has been said to take Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Virginia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Vermont, District of Columbia and Rhode Island, according to the AP.
As early results began to trickle in, ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos noted, “This is looking a little bit right now like a replay of 2016.”
Meanwhile, the Associated Press reports that Mitch McConnell has won re-election to U.S. Senate from Kentucky, which was a race that several activists in Hollywood were keeping a close eye on.
As the country awaits the results, many stars took to social media to express their anxiety while awaiting the results as a number of Los Angeles landmarks have been turned into polling locations, including the Hollywood Bowl, Staples Center and Dodgers stadium and more.
Elizabeth Banks wrote on Twitter, “I’m just pacing back and forth. At least I’m burning off the gallon of ice cream I just ate. #ElectionNight.”
Billy Eichner said, “What I would really like to know at this point is who will win.”
“Has anyone else reached the ‘husband playing guitar alone in the bedroom’ phase of Election Day.” Josh Gad wrote, “I know some of you are scared. Talk to me. I’m here.”
Producer Jamie Patricof (I Know This Much Is True, The Zookeeper’s Wife) added, “I think everyone in the country is anxiously awaiting these results. Ultimately right now everyone is frantically texting their family, friends and friends of friends trying to find out what’s going on and ultimately no one knows anything. We knew it was going to be a long night and more than likely some long days and nights to come. But I am optimistic about the outcome up and down the ticket.”
Read these reactions, and more, to the 2020 election, below.
I’m just pacing back and forth. At least I’m burning off the gallon of ice cream I just ate. #ElectionNight
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) November 4, 2020
Has anyone else reached the “husband playing guitar alone in the bedroom” phase of Election Day
— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) November 3, 2020
Havin’ fun watching the numbers roll in #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/pTJsvnj5J3
— Samantha Bee (@iamsambee) November 4, 2020
What I would really like to know at this point is who will win.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) November 4, 2020
The human body was not made to expend this much energy thinking about Pennsylvania.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 4, 2020
Easily the most stressful National Sandwich Day in my lifetime.
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) November 4, 2020
I know some of you are scared. Talk to me. I’m here for you.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 3, 2020
Can’t believe it’s here. Been waiting four years.
— John Cho (@JohnTheCho) November 3, 2020
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What's the mood now? pic.twitter.com/SUTN7FllBG
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) November 4, 2020
I think we just gotta say, Florida is a mean old red red state, which re-disenfranchised 100s of 1000s of citizens who fought for their right to vote, won it, but still had it stolen away from them.
— Liz Garbus (@lizgarbus) November 4, 2020
WHY did all the smart articles I read today to prepare myself today warn me against being fooled by an early blue fog from early voting and not prepare me for a series of red wins? I’m freaking out.
— Lynda Obst (@LyndaObst) November 4, 2020
Kentucky breaks my heart because they do not even seem to have any idea how McConnell and GOP are not on their side😔
— J. Smith-Cameron🇺🇸 (@j_smithcameron) November 4, 2020
Keep calm. Be patient. Allow local elections officials to do their jobs. What is most important isn’t the speed of the count; it’s that every eligible vote is counted. Americans made their voices heard in record numbers, and their votes must be counted. #Election2020
— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) November 4, 2020
The obsessive analysis of partial results and incomplete information is really horrible. They should only share when information is known.
— roxane gay (@rgay) November 4, 2020
I just want Wolf Blitzer to cradle me like a baby and whisper friendly exit poll numbers in my ear.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) November 4, 2020
#ElectionDay: If you woke up feeling anxious today, you are not alone. But we will get through this and experience better days ahead.
— COMMON (@common) November 3, 2020
Much love to those in line. Stay there! Lines are more fun than anxious couches. TRUST ME.
— Jordan Klepper (@jordanklepper) November 4, 2020
I’m taking this Miami shit personally
— Phil Lord #BlackLivesMatter #StopAsianHate (@philiplord) November 4, 2020
Remember as polls in some states start to close. There is still work to do. Every voice must be heard and every vote must be counted!!!!! #EveryVoteCounts pic.twitter.com/4AlEvVBBzl
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 4, 2020
It’s insane what *our* fears are if we lose, compared to their fears if Biden wins. like we will prob all die or be handmaids and they’re worried about bathroom safety
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 4, 2020
What time is it? It feels like a million o'clock
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) November 4, 2020
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https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt/status/1323849987093012480
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Everyone take a deep breath. Of Carbon Monoxide.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) November 4, 2020
