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Social media connectedness, Trump endorsements, and GOP outcomes in 2022 Senate races

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PsyPost, October 2024

A study published in the Journal of Political Marketing sheds light on the relationship between online social networks and voting behavior. The analysis of Republican Twitter users during the 2022 U.S. Senate elections found that individuals in tightly connected social groups were more inclined to support GOP candidates, except in cases involving an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.

The researchers behind the study aimed to explore how online social networks influence real-world political outcomes, particularly within the context of growing political polarization and the spread of misinformation. With increasing evidence suggesting that social media plays a critical role in shaping political opinions, the researchers wanted to understand whether being embedded in a close-knit online community of like-minded individuals would influence voting behavior in U.S. Senate races.

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