Paris Hilton believe her series of “Paris For President” viral videos are partially to thank for the record voter turnout expected in today’s historic presidential elections.

“It’s exciting to be involved in the biggest election in history. It encourages a lot of young voters to speak their voice and to vote. I was talking about issues and actually making sense but still playing with my image at the same time. Doing it in a ditzy way, but actually saying things I think can really help it along.”