31 Percent of American Voters Online Almost Constantly

April 22, 2021: Research from the Pew Center shows that 31% of voters are online almost constantly. Another 48% go online several times a day.[1]

Other research shows a significant political divide between those who are online constantly and the rest of the nation. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 42% of those online almost constantly are Democrats. Twenty-seven percent (27%) are Republicans.[2] ​

Among the rest of the nation's voters, 36% align with the GOP and 32% with the Democrats.[2]

Not surprisingly, these attitudes are reflected in generic congressional ballot polling as well. Among voters who are online constantly, 50% would vote Democratic, while 33% would vote Republican. The GOP has a slight advantage among all other voters.[2]Footnotes:

1. Pew Research Center, "About three-in-ten U.S. adults say they are ‘almost constantly’ online," March 26, 2021
2. ScottRasmussen.com, "42% Of Those Online Constantly Are Democrats, Just 27% Are Republicans," April 19, 2021

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