NBA and WNBA players promote voter registration ahead of election

NBA and WNBA players and teams are actively promoting voter registration ahead of the upcoming election. This effort builds on their previous initiatives in 2020, which were influenced by social justice movements and the COVID-19 pandemic. WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike is leading the advocacy group More Than a Vote, focusing on women's issues, including reproductive rights. The group aims to engage communities through social media and events, while also reaching out to underrepresented voters. Unlike 2020, when many arenas served as polling sites, only eight teams plan to use their facilities for voting this year due to reduced pandemic restrictions. Both leagues continue to emphasize the importance of voter turnout and civic engagement.