Former First Lady Michelle Obama headlined a rally in Atlanta on Tuesday night, encouraging young Georgians to vote ahead of the critical Nov. 5 presidential elections.
Hosted by the nonpartisan organization When We All Vote, which Obama founded in 2018, the event aimed to mobilize first-time voters and students, drawing thousands to the Gateway Center Arena in College Park.
During her speech, Obama emphasized the personal impact of voting, stating, Your vote is fundamentally connected to your own self-interest.
She expressed support for her longtime friend, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, while highlighting the importance of building power through the ballot box.
Obama’s rally came shortly after former President Donald Trump’s event at Georgia Tech, where he criticized several figures, including Obama.
Meanwhile, actress Kerry Washington spoke at the rally about ongoing efforts to suppress voting rights in Georgia, referencing a recent attempt by the Georgia State Election Board to mandate hand-counting ballots.
Obama concluded her address by encouraging attendees to engage their communities in the voting process, stating, “It is possible to be disheartened by what’s happening and still choose to do everything in your power to make it better.”