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

Home Research Topics News Habits & Media News Media Trends Local News

June 18, 2024

1. Consumption and sources of local political news

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

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

Download

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

1 2 3 4

Post Infographics

1. Consumption and sources of local political news
About two-thirds of Americans at least sometimes get local political news
Older Americans more likely to get news about local government and politics
Friends and family, local news outlets, and social media are Americans’ top sources for news about local politics
Higher shares of young adults than older Americans get local political news from social media