short readsNov 21, 2016 TV still the top source for election results, but digital platforms rise Nearly nine-in-ten voters who followed the 2016 returns (88%) did so on TV, while 48% used online platforms; 21% used social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.
short readsMay 19, 2015 More Americans are using social media to connect with politicians Overall, 16% of registered voters follow candidates for office, political parties, or elected officials on a social networking site.