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VOTERS GET THEIR INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES, NATIONAL TV NEWS MOST COMMON
• The majority of Latinos use National TV news to get information about voting, candidates, and ballot initiatives
• Local news is a close second, with nearly half (49%) of respondents reportedly using local TV, newspaper, and website news for voting information
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• Nearly one third (31%) use social media and official information from the state
Which of the following sources do you use to get information about voting for candidates and ballot issues? (%)
National TV news and websites such as CNN, PBS, Fox News, Univision etc.
State and local media such as local TV news, community newspapers, or local websites
Social media such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
Official information from my State or county voting officials, like the Blue Book
Family and friends who know more about it, or are just more interested in politics
Information directly from a candidate or political party
Information from organizations I belong to or that I trust
