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Share of adults who actively follow news about politics in the United States as of May 2026

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Release date

June 2026

Region

United States

Survey time period

May 25 to 26, 2026

Number of respondents

2,102 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online panel

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Share of adults following political news in the U.S. 2026

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Jun 25, 2026

In May 2026, a survey asked U.S. adults if they follow or avoid news about politics. The results indicate that a majority of people actively keep up with political news, with 62 percent saying that they actively follow news related to politics. In contrast, just 13 percent of respondents revealed that they generally avoid political news.

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