2024 U.S. Presidential Election News Coverage
A majority of Americans are closely following news about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with many feeling worn out by the extensive coverage of the campaign and candidates. Older adults are more likely to follow news about the candidates, while fatigue over election coverage is a common sentiment among Americans.
Key Points
- 58% of Americans are closely following news about the 2024 presidential election
- 62% of U.S. adults are worn out by the extensive coverage of the campaign and candidates
- Older adults are more likely to follow news about the candidates
- Republicans and independents leaning toward the Republican Party are slightly more likely to closely follow election news
Pros
- Insights into Americans' habits and attitudes toward political and election news
- Data from a survey of 8,709 U.S. adults conducted by Pew Research Center
Cons
- Potential for survey data to be influenced by biases or inaccuracies
- Limited information on specific candidates or election issues covered