Rob Gronkowski Urges New Hampshire Voters to Cast Midterm Ballots

WHO:

Daily Mail NFL - NFL legend Rob Gronkowski appeared at New Hampshire polling places.

CBS News - Rob Gronkowski, a former New England Patriots player who won three Super Bowls with the team, met voters and candidates.

CBS News - Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte posted a photo with Gronkowski and his girlfriend, Camille Kostek.

CBS News - A Republican candidate for New Hampshire state representative said Gronkowski signed one of his campaign signs.

CBS News - Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk, had a tent near where Gronkowski was seen. A spokesperson said Gronkowski was not with the organization and had walked by its tent.

CBS News - Other candidates in the state’s races included Democrat Chris Pappas, Republican John Sununu, Democrat Cinde Warmington, Stefany Shaheen, and businessman Anthony DiLorenzo.

WHAT:

Daily Mail NFL - Gronkowski visited New Hampshire polls to encourage Americans to vote in the midterm elections.

CBS News - Social media footage showed Gronkowski posing for pictures with fans and signing jerseys.

CBS News - The U.S. Senate race between Chris Pappas and John Sununu could determine the balance of power in Congress.

CBS News - Ayotte was seeking a second term as governor against Cinde Warmington; Stefany Shaheen was running against Anthony DiLorenzo to replace Pappas in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.

CBS News - Gronkowski was scheduled to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame at a ceremony outside Gillette Stadium.

Boston.com News - Gronkowski was outside a Bedford polling station.

WHERE:

CBS News - Gronkowski met voters at polling places across New Hampshire, including in Bedford and Goffstown; the Bedford appearance was at a high school.

CBS News - The Hall of Fame ceremony was scheduled outside Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

WHY:

Daily Mail NFL - Gronkowski’s appearance was intended to encourage more people to vote.

HOW:

CBS News - Bedford police reported “heavy traffic” at the polling place where Gronkowski spoke with voters and advised people voting or traveling nearby to allow extra time. Police said Gronkowski was no longer at the high school and was not expected to return.

NFL star Rob Gronkowski visited New Hampshire polling places, urging voters to participate in elections. He posed with fans, signed jerseys, and met candidates at locations including Bedford. Police reported heavy traffic near one polling place during Gronkowski’s appearance.