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Young adults mostly get political news when they happen to come across it


Young adults mostly get political news when they happen to come across it
% of U.S. adults who say they mostly get political news
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Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 24-March 2, 2025.
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Young adults mostly get political news when they happen to come across it
% of U.S. adults who say they mostly get political news
Age groupBecause they are looking for itBecause they happen to come across it
Ages 18-293070
30-493960
50-645049
65+6138

Note: Respondents who did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 24-March 2, 2025.
PEW-KNIGHT INITIATIVE

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