In a survey conducted in 2026, it was revealed that about one in four adults in the United States consume a majority of their news about politics and elections. In contrast, just eight percent reported that they did not read any news related to politics and elections, highlighting a notable difference in news consumption habits in the U.S.
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YouGov. (June 24, 2026). Share of adults who consume news related to politics and elections in the United States as of May 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1623529/political-election-news-consumption-us/
YouGov. "Share of adults who consume news related to politics and elections in the United States as of May 2026." Chart. June 24, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1623529/political-election-news-consumption-us/
YouGov. (2026). Share of adults who consume news related to politics and elections in the United States as of May 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 28, 2026. /statistics/1623529/political-election-news-consumption-us/
YouGov. "Share of Adults Who Consume News Related to Politics and Elections in The United States as of May 2026." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Jun 2026, /statistics/1623529/political-election-news-consumption-us/
YouGov, Share of adults who consume news related to politics and elections in the United States as of May 2026 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1623529/political-election-news-consumption-us/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Share of adults who consume news related to politics and elections in the United States as of May 2026 [Graph], YouGov, June 24, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1623529/political-election-news-consumption-us/
