Selena Gomez: UR Votes Count Facebook!

Selena Gomez & UR Votes Count have teamed up to help teens and kids speak out about this years elections!

"Are you a teen who wants to voice your opinion in this year’s presidential election? If so, you’re not alone! This summer, Disney star, Selena Gomez, and General Growth Properties (GGP) malls across the country are giving teens the chance to voice their opinions on important nationwide issues – as well as their choice for president of the United States!

Selena is proud to be a part of UR Votes Count and will attend one of the first events at the Glendale Galleria on August 16th from noon - 1 pm. Watch Selena cast her vote and sign autographs!

Why should you care about the election? Well, did you know that The Project on Student Debt reports that over the past decade, debt levels for graduating seniors with student loans has more than doubled from $9,250 to $19,200 – a 108 percent increase (58 percent after accounting for inflation)?

With issues such as this affecting today’s teens, it’s more important than ever to get educated with the election process. Until then… make your voice heard through the UR Votes Count program.

UR Votes Count events also reward teens with great retailer offers, instant giveaways and a chance to be entered into a sweepstakes – the grand prize is a $5,000 GGP shopping spree! You can even vote for your favorite charity to receive up to a $15,000 donation! For a full list of prizes and giveaways, visit http://www.urvotescount.com.*

As you attend events near you, don't forget to upload photos of you and your friends at the event in the photos section.

Can't Attend the Event?
UR Votes (still) Count! Starting August 16, just text the last name of your choice for president of the U.S. to 77812 (Barr, McCain, Nader or Obama). Make sure to confirm your vote by texting back your birth year and zip code.**

If you are 18 or older don’t worry – there is something for you too! Participants 18 years and older can register to vote through UR Votes Count program partner, Declare Yourself. Visit the “partner” tab on http://www.urvotescount.com for instructions.

* UR Votes Count is an event for entertainment purposes and is not connected with any political party or government election. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S., 13-17 years of age. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law. Limit one entry per person. No purchase necessary. Visit www.urvotescount.com for a list of prizes, giveaways, full sweepstakes rules and regulations, and promotion dates. All instant prizes are valued under $24.

** Standard text messaging rates apply"


You can visit UR Votes Count or their Facebook for more info!

Thanks Jen!