Majority of Americans say being informed about the news is essential to voting …
% of U.S. adults who say Americans __ to be informed about the news when they vote
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
Majority of Americans say being informed about the news is essential to voting …
% of U.S. adults who say Americans __ to be informed about the news when they vote
| Have a responsibility | Not sure | Do not have a responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of U.S. adults who say Americans __ to be informed about the news when they vote | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| % of U.S. adults who say … | |||
| They are worn out by the news | 52% | ||
| Most of the news they come across is not relevant to their lives | 48% | ||
| The can stay informed even when they don’t actively follow the news | 47% | ||
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted Dec. 8-14, 2025.
“Americans’ Complicated Relationship With News”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE
