Nicki Minaj Appears at New Hampshire Polling Place

Nicki Minaj made a brief stop outside the polling place at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire, on November 3. The rapper, a supporter of President Donald Trump, arrived by tour bus early in the evening and spent about 10 minutes greeting fans and posing for photos before police escorted her away.

Her visit was part of a broader effort to draw attention to voting and support Republican candidates in the state’s midterm elections. Minaj appeared with Trump at a rally in Michigan the previous week and has collaborated with right-leaning organizations such as Turning Point USA, an organization active in New Hampshire.

Brenda Forster, who belongs to the Republican Party and was at the polling place to support a family member running for state representative, said she had not known Minaj would be there. She said the appearance was exciting and might encourage younger people to vote.

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski visited a polling place in Bedford and took photos with Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte. Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, former Red Sox player Kevin Youkilis and former Patriots receiver Danny Amendola were also seen in New Hampshire.

Ally Beall, who is registered with the Democratic Party, said automated texts had reached her ahead of Election Day promoting the celebrity visitors. She voted for Democratic candidates in Derry shortly after Minaj left.

Celebrity Visits Put GOP Turnout Push in the Spotlight

A Republican-backed celebrity turnout effort brought Nicki Minaj to a Derry polling place on November 3, where she spent about 10 minutes greeting fans before police escorted her away. Her appearance offered a high-profile boost to Republicans on the state’s midterm ballot.

Minaj supports President Donald Trump, appeared with him at a Michigan rally the previous week and has collaborated with right-leaning organizations such as Turning Point USA, an organization active in New Hampshire. The celebrity presence was part of an effort to promote Republican candidates as well as voting.

Brenda Forster, a Republican supporting a relative’s state representative campaign, said Minaj’s visit could encourage younger voters. Ally Beall, who is registered with the Democratic Party, said she had received automated messages promoting the celebrity visitors and voted for Democratic candidates in Derry after Minaj departed.

Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski also visited a New Hampshire polling place, where he took photos with Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte. Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, former Red Sox player Kevin Youkilis and former Patriots receiver Danny Amendola were also seen in the state. The celebrity appearances put political star power behind the Republican turnout push.

Stars Bring Energy to New Hampshire’s Election Day

Nicki Minaj brought a burst of star power to a Derry polling place on November 3, greeting fans and posing for photos during a roughly 10-minute stop. The rapper supports President Donald Trump and has spoken up for Republican candidates in the midterm elections.

Her visit was part of a wider effort to encourage voting and support Republicans in New Hampshire. Minaj appeared with Trump at a Michigan rally the previous week and has collaborated with right-leaning organizations such as Turning Point USA, an organization active in the state.

Brenda Forster, a Republican at the Derry polling place to support a family member running for state representative, said the unexpected appearance was exciting and could help motivate younger voters. Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski visited a polling place in Bedford and took photos with Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte.

Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, former Red Sox player Kevin Youkilis and former Patriots receiver Danny Amendola were also seen in New Hampshire. Ally Beall, who is registered with the Democratic Party, said automated messages promoting the celebrity visitors had reached her and that she cast a straight-ticket Democratic ballot after Minaj had left.