'This Is incredible.' Celebrities Had a Lot of Feelings About the 2018 Midterm Elections
As the results of the 2018 midterm elections rolled in on Tuesday, celebrities took to social media to share their thoughts on what they saw as the highs and lows of the night.
Leading up to the elections, some Hollywood A-listers expressed hope for a “blue wave” in response to Donald Trump’s controversial presidency. So it was no surprise when these stars started celebrating after Democrats took control of the U.S. House of Representatives—especially considering the range of Democratic candidates who picked up seats both in the House and elsewhere.
“Flipping the house despite all the gerrymandering was no small feat,” tweeted John Legend. “Despite it being expected by the polls, this is still a BFD. The House has so much power to hold the president accountable. I look forward to some real oversight.”
Flipping the house despite all the gerrymandering was no small feat. Despite it being expected by the polls, this is still a BFD. The House has so much power to hold the president accountable. I look forward to some real oversight
— John Legend (@johnlegend) November 7, 2018
“This is incredible!” James Corden wrote of Colorado’s Jared Polis becoming the first openly gay male governor elected in American history. “Massive. Congratulations Jared Polis. You did it!”
This is incredible! Massive. Congratulations Jared Polis. You did it! https://t.co/dFpOxjHahe
— James Corden (@JKCorden) November 7, 2018
However, with the results of the U.S. Senate race in Texas and the race for governor in both Florida and Georgia, there were also some disappointments for celebrities.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) November 7, 2018
for @BetoORourke , your hard work and outstanding character will not go unnoticed. We love you so much.
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 7, 2018
At least! Even though I was so insanely disappointed with Florida..disappointed but not surprised...gotta keep having uncomfortable conversations? https://t.co/6UF1XXzfRg
— Lauren Jauregui (@LaurenJauregui) November 7, 2018
Great night, but to my home state of FL, you turned your backs on the students of Parkland, you turned your back on those who offered hope and you elected two men who literally do not believe in climate change which is essentially like signing your state’s death sentence. Why?
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 7, 2018
This breaks my damn heart. TEXAS you showed up so big hearted for @BetoORourke!! You are amazing and I see you. This was a close race for a reason. https://t.co/QLh9Ah01ws
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) November 7, 2018
Well half the state blew it but @BetoORourke you are inspiring and heartening and you changed many minds and I can’t wait to see what else you do. ?? https://t.co/Fq3QWi3k1T
— Ben Platt (@BenSPLATT) November 7, 2018
See some more celebrity reactions below.
THIS HOUSE IS BLUE.
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) November 7, 2018
WE FLIPPED THE HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR VOTING!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!! pic.twitter.com/IM5yOJTuR2— billy eichner (@billyeichner) November 7, 2018
I wish Beto/Gillum/Stacey would have won, but tonight is great. A bunch of young and exciting new candidates won all over the country and we got some big ballot measures passed and now we can run some checks and try to get some BALANCE????????
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) November 7, 2018
So far 100 women elected to Congress. For the first time.
— Maggie Gyllenhaal (@mgyllenhaal) November 7, 2018
100 women elected to house of reps - most ever in history :)
— John Cusack (@johncusack) November 7, 2018
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This is wonderful news and will affect Florida and national elections in perpetuity https://t.co/E3d2mTekA9
— John Legend (@johnlegend) November 7, 2018
Wow!! Congratulations @jaredpolis of Colorado who just became the first openly gay man to be elected Governor in US History!!! ????????????
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) November 7, 2018
AMAZING!!! Congrats Judge Melody Stewart. #ChangeWillCome https://t.co/6uLDnrUMbV
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 7, 2018
i know this election isn’t over & there are still votes being counted & i know there is so much more to do, fight for, build & protect... but gosh, tonight i’m just so proud of us for SHOWING UP. i’m so proud of us for making our voices heard ????
— christina perri (@christinaperri) November 7, 2018