# Tom Morello Clarifies Voting for Third Parties

> Tom Morello says he votes but not for corporate Democrats.
- Title: Tom Morello Clarifies Voting for Third Parties · Stereogum
- Summary: Tom Morello says he votes but not for corporate Democrats. Tom Morello clarifies he votes in every election but not for corporate Democrats, preferring…
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- Published: 2026-10-06T16:28:47+00:00
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## Tom Morello at Power To The People Festival
Tom Morello held his star-studded Power To The People festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland last weekend.
## Morello Says He Didn't Vote for Kamala Harris
In a Rolling Stone interview, Morello stated he 'certainly did not' vote for Kamala Harris in 2024.

> I certainly did not vote for Kamala Harris
## Morello's Reason for Not Voting for Democrats
Morello explained he cannot vote for candidates responsible for Gaza and that he has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate in years.

> I just couldn't do it
## Morello Clarifies He Votes Regularly
Morello corrected that he votes in every election since he was 18, honoring civil rights heroes who fought for voting rights.

> I always vote in every local and every national election for every office and every ballot initiative since I was 18 years old
## Morello's California Voting Advantage
As a Californian, Morello has the luxury of voting for third-party candidates that align with his ideas of justice and equality.

> I have the luxury, as a Californian, of voting my conscience for president for third-party candidates that better align with my ideas of justice and equality
## Morello's Call to Vote and Fight
Morello urged people to vote actively and fight for a world without compromise, emphasizing the need to stop fascists in every election.

> So vote your ass off, but don't just exercise your right to vote. Exercise your right to fight for, organize for, struggle for, and manifest the kind of world you'd like to really see without compromise and without apologies before, during, and after election day
## Key takeaway

Tom Morello clarifies he votes in every election but not for corporate Democrats, preferring third-party candidates aligned with his views on justice and equality.