New Pew-Knight Initiative research finds that Americans engage at similar rates across urban, suburban and rural communities - but in different ways. The findings suggest that demographic and political differences may shape civic behavior more than where people live.
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Democrats have spent nearly twice as much on digital advertising as Republicans have, and that holds true across every type of spender. (Campaigns & Elections)
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WI Voted Early or Absentee as of 10/2/26 // 62,680
Statewide General Election
Modeled Party ID: Republican 41.8% / Democratic 41.0% / Nonpartisan 17.3%
Ages: 65+ 58.3% / 50-64 15.4% / 40-49 7.2% / 30-39 3.5% / Under 30 0.6%
Gender: Female 56.8% / Male 41.9%
Ethnicity: White 75.2% / Other 16.6% / African American 2.8% / Hispanic 2.2% / Asian 1.6%
Veteran: 4.9%
Additional Highlights:
-- Near-universal participation: 98.1% voted in the 2024 general election, 77.0% voted in all four recent general elections
-- Highly established electorate: 94.0% registered before November 2020, 99.4% are active voters.
-- Strong contactability: 84.1% have a phone number available, including 73.8% with a cell phone.
NV Voted Early or Absentee as of 10/2/26 // 7,652
Statewide General Election
Modeled Party ID: Nonpartisan 39.7% / Democratic 31.8% / Republican 22.6% / Other 6.0%
Ages: 65+ 20.7% / 50-64 18.7% / 40-49 14.3% / 30-39 19.8% / Under 30 26.5%
Gender: Female 49.2% / Male 47.9%
Ethnicity: White 55.8% / Hispanic 21.4% / Other 9.8% / African American 6.0% / Asian 4.4%
Veteran: 1.5%
Additional Highlights:
-- Newer electorate: 41.4% registered after November 2020
-- Low primary participation: 72.9% skipped all four recent primaries
-- Strong contactability: 75.5% have a phone number available
GA Voted Early or Absentee as of 10/2/26 // 1,646
General Election
Party ID: Democratic 58.6% / Republican 29.6% / Nonpartisan 11.8%
Ages: 65+ 65.0% / 50-64 15.2% / 40-49 6.7% / 30-39 5.9% / Under 30 7.2%
Gender: Female 58.1% / Male 41.9%
Ethnicity: European 56.7% / African American 24.4% / Other 10.6% / Hispanic & Portuguese 3.1% / East & South Asian 2.7%
Veteran: 3.6%
Additional Highlights:
-- Older electorate: Voters 65+ account for 65.0%
-- High participation: 90.9% voted in the 2024 general election
-- Democratic advantage: Democrats comprise 58.6% of voters, compared with 29.6% Republicans
This is the number that really caught my attention: 87% of my network says politics is βvery importantβ to their personal identity, compared to just 30% of voters.
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Democrats posted strong primary turnout, signaling voter enthusiasm, while Republicans maintain key advantages heading into November. Will the surge carry through to Election Day?
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Americans' views of data centers are becoming more negative. A new Pew Research Center survey finds growing concern about their effects on the environment, energy costs and nearby communities, with 60% saying they would be uncomfortable with a new data center operating locally.
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Political advertising increasingly combines money, data, and technology to reach voters with highly targeted messages. As these tools become more effective, understanding how political ads are funded, delivered, and tailored can help voters evaluate them more critically.
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Party labels may matter less than we think...WSJ poll finds broad bipartisan support for policies on drug prices, credit-card rates, housing, childcare and border security.
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New evidence suggests political text messages can increase message recall and influence voter preferences, especially among younger voters less likely to see traditional TV ads. The study also found that message quality, frequency, and coordination with other outreach channels matter.
https://t.co/ZfIEvWRoel
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld Missouri's 2022 congressional map, the third time it has ruled against new maps implemented by legislative republicans in recent weeks. (Missouri Independent)
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Americans are increasingly concerned about data centers. A new Pew Research Center survey found that 54% see them as harmful to the environment and six in ten would be uncomfortable with a new data center in their community.
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