Local Sports Teams, Athletes Encourage Fans To Vote On Election Day
Nov 3, 2020, 10:54 AM | Updated: 10:56 am
Voters casting ballots at Vivint Arena (Photo: @derek_photog)
(Photo: @derek_photog)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – It’s Election Day. It’s an emotional day for many Americans, but local athletes and sports teams took the time to remind Utahns how important it is to vote and make your voice heard.
Some notable sports figures even took the time to provide information on how, where and when to vote. Like Utah Athletic Director who informed Utahns that the Huntsman Center, on the University of Utah’s campus, is a polling location.
Proud to have the Huntsman Center as a voting site today. Welcome to come on over and cast your vote! https://t.co/YWDPTxeddq
— Mark Harlan (@MarkHarlan_AD) November 3, 2020
Utah is one of 21 states and Washington D.C. that allows same-day voter registration, so even if you aren’t registered you can still make your way to a polling location and vote.
Voters arrived early today at @vivintarena.
Long time @utahjazz owner Gail Miller promised to make the teamโs home arena available to voters during the NBAโs restart in Orlando. #KSL2020 #Election2020 #Vote
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— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 3, 2020
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is offering free fares on election day to help anyone who needs transportation to a polling location. Another thing to remember about voting in-person at a polling location is that if you are still in line when polls close at 8:00 p.m., you can still cast your vote, so stay in line.
Utah Jazz Provide Polling Locations
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— utahjazz (@utahjazz) November 3, 2020
The Utah Jazz reminded their Twitter followers to get out and vote, reminding everyone that Vivint Arena serves as a polling location.
Many other Jazz players used their platform to remind fans how important it is to use your voice and cast a ballot.
Know your power. #vote pic.twitter.com/hfaIGhX7NV
— Mike Conley (@MCONLEY10) November 3, 2020
Donovan Mitchell kept it simple and to the point in his Election-Eve reminder.
VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) November 2, 2020
Local Colleges On Election Day
Brigham Young University kept it simple in their message to world on election day.
VOTE. ๐บ๐ธ
— BYU (@BYU) November 3, 2020
The University of Utah Athletics Twitter page again reminded people that the Huntsman Center is a polling location.
Did you know you can vote in the Huntsman Center today if youโre a Salt Lake County resident? Enter by Door 2 and be sure to bring your ID…voting stays open until 8 pm!https://t.co/IAYmFBQYog#goutes #PacThePolls pic.twitter.com/b661lf2Jv6
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) November 3, 2020
Plenty of former college football stars from the state of Utah took to Twitter to remind fans to vote, as well.
Vote
— Terrell Burgess (@TiTaniumT98) November 3, 2020
Here is a montoge of current Utes who voted in the 2020 election.
VOTED โ
We are proud of all our guys who voted this year, and weโd like to encourage all of you to get out and vote as well!@UteAcademy | #YourVoteYourFuture pic.twitter.com/gKvkTHyPKS
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) November 3, 2020
#Vote | #PurpleReign | #WeAreWeber pic.twitter.com/fkCgxG73RP
— Weber State Athletics (@weberstate) November 3, 2020
Real Salt Lake, Royals, Monarchs Remind You To Vote
Today is the Day!
Do your part. Make your voice heard. Vote.
Polls in Utah will be open until 8:00 p.m. MT
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— Utah Royals FC (@UtahRoyalsFC) November 3, 2020
Today is the Day!
Do your part. Make your voice heard. Vote.
Polls in Utah will be open until 8:00 p.m. MT
๐ https://t.co/JWRTKd1t8a pic.twitter.com/qUu8zI0D98
— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) November 3, 2020
And just one more reminder from KSL Sports, VOTE. If you aren’t registered, in Utah you can still register on Election Day at a polling location. Polls close at 8:00 p.m.
