Friends and family, local news outlets, and social media are Americans’ top sources for news about local politics

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June 18, 2024

How Americans Get Local Political News

Friends and family, local news outlets, and social media are Americans’ top sources for news about local politics

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How Americans Get Local Political News
While most Americans get local political news, only a quarter of them say they are highly satisfied with it
Majority of Americans are interested in election news, but not as many have an easy time finding voting information
Friends and family, local news outlets, and social media are Americans’ top sources for news about local politics
Americans are more interested in national than local political news
Americans with a strong sense of community connection are more interested in local political news

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