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Where the Connectors stand out from other engagement groups

Where the Connectors stand out from other engagement groups
% of Connectors who say they …
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Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted July 9-Dec. 5, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
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Where the Connectors stand out from other engagement groups
% of Connectors who say they …
Made a nonpolitical donation in the past yearWere part of a group or organization in the past yearAttend religious services in person at least monthly
Mobilizers837345
Connectors906543
Spectators211025
Outsiders211124
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Note: Engagement groups are based on a cluster analysis that sorted Americans into four groups based on their responses to 19 questions about political activity, civic involvement, religious attendance and attention to news.
Source: Pew Research Center survey of U.S. adults conducted July 9-Dec. 5, 2025.
“How Americans Are Engaged With News, Politics, Religion and Civic Life”
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE

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