Intelligent.com Survey Finds College Students Who Voted for Trump Were Twice as Likely To Rely on Podcasts for News | PR Newswire [Video]

College voters divided on key issues

, /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, has released new findings from a survey conducted in November 2024, exploring voting patterns, news consumption habits, and political views among U.S. college students. The survey of 600 full-time students reveals key differences in media preferences, candidate evaluations, and issues of importance between those who voted for Vice President Kamala Harris and those who voted for former President Donald Trump.

The survey found that 78% of college students voted in the 2024 election, with 58% supporting Harris, 40% voting for Trump, and 2% opting for third-party candidates. Among Trump voters, 34% report relying on podcasts for political news, double the rate of Harris voters (17%). Additionally, 46% of Trump voters get their news from X, slightly more than the 43% of Harris voters who use the platform. Overall the top news sources for college aged-voters …