Lincoln DJ Spins at Woods Park Polling Site
Marisa Leon, 21, performed outside a Woods Park polling place as part of the nonpartisan DJs at the Polls initiative.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Civic Engagement
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Lincoln DJ Marisa Leon, who performs as Gidget, set up turntables just off South 33rd Street near Redeemer Lutheran Church in Woods Park on Election Day. The performance was part of DJs at the Polls, a national, nonpartisan voting initiative that placed DJs at polling sites in 24 states.
Why it matters
The initiative aims to place artists at polling sites with large numbers of underrepresented voters to encourage participation. Leon said she performed to encourage people, especially young people like herself, to vote.
As of 1:30 p.m. on Election Day, 11 DJs were performing outside Lincoln polling places and nearly 50 in the Omaha area, part of hundreds of DJs across 24 states. Performers had to set up at least 200 feet from polls and keep music from being heard inside, and the reported counts do not include final totals or any turnout effect.
The players
Marisa Leon
Lincoln DJ, 21, who performs as Gidget and set up turntables outside a Woods Park polling place.
DJs at the Polls
A national, nonpartisan voting initiative that placed DJs at polling sites across 24 states on Election Day.
The details
DJs at the Polls supplied a generator, a hat and a table, and the only requirement for participants was having the necessary equipment. Leon's set featured classic songs with no swear words or overtly political stances.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Leon performed outside the Woods Park polling place on Election Day.
1:30 p.m. on Election Day: Counts of DJs performing at Lincoln and Omaha-area polling sites were reported.
Political Context
DJs at the Polls places artists at polling sites with large numbers of underrepresented voters, extending a nonpartisan effort to reach those voters directly. Leon said the initiative is going to get bigger as the years go on.
Residents near Woods Park and other polling sites with DJ performances experienced music outside their polling places on Election Day. Voters can expect performers to stay at least 200 feet from polls, so the music does not reach inside the polling place.
The takeaway
Community participation can take unexpected forms, from a DJ's turntables outside a polling place to a national initiative reaching underrepresented voters. Residents interested in voting can check local polling information before Election Day.
Further reading
Explore more Civic Engagement coverage for context on how residents participate in local elections.
More information
Learn more about the nonpartisan effort at DJs at the Polls.
Source note: This article includes information reported by JournalStar.
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