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Politicians seek to leverage celebrities to reach voters

Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, left, introduces Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock at a Latino voter rally in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Miranda is one of a number of celebrities trying to sway voters, although it's unclear how much influence they have. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy) Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker signs a soda bottle commemorating the University of Georgia's 1980 national football championship on Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Columbus, Ga. Walker's football fame has drawn voters to his events throughout his campaign against Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy) Wanda Davila, holding a Puerto Rican flag, watches as composer Lin-Manuel Miranda addresses a Latino voter rally for Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Miranda is one of a number of celebrities trying to sway voters, although it's unclear how much influence they have. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)