• Sprout Social research found 55% of U.S. voters say social posts informed or changed their midterm voting preference.
• Gen Z showed higher exposure, with 79% citing influence; 48% reported a social post changed their opinion.
• Half of Americans follow at least one politician on social; 33% say politicians seem more approachable when posting policy content.
• Trust risks remain elevated, with 80% worried about AI-generated candidate deepfakes; 40% reported being extremely concerned.
• Brand strategy signal: 23% prefer companies keep regular posting while avoiding politics; 11% want brands to pause until elections pass.

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