"Her commitment to improving mental health access in Georgia is extremely important to me."
Selena Gomez is continuing to be an advocate for mental health.
The star posted to her Instagram Story on Halloween encouraging her fans in Georgia to vote for Democrat nominee Stacey Abrams in the upcoming Georgia gubernatorial election.
"Hi, everyone in Georgia," Gomez started her video. "My friend Stacey Abrams is in an extremely close race to become governor. I've worked with Stacey personally, and her commitment to improving mental health access in Georgia is extremely important to me, as the state currently ranks 48th in the nation. Please grab your friends and vote early"
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View StoryThe artist then provided resources, directing her followers to a link to visit Abram’s website.
This is Stacey Abram’s second time running for Georgia governor after losing to Republican nominee Brian Kemp in 2018. Since then, the politician has worked to increase African American voter registration in Georgia and is credited for turning the state blue in the 2020 presidential election.
Abrams has also been endorsed by other celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Mark Ruffalo, Will Ferrell, Common, and Tracee Ellis Ross.