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Mobile Technology’s Impact on Political Campaigns in the U.S. and Around the World - Brookings Institution

Mobile technology is playing an increasing role in U.S. politics. A 2010 study from the Pew Research Center found that 26 percent of Americans used their cell phones to learn about or participate in the 2010 mid-term elections. On February 14, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings hosted a forum as part of the mobile economy project examining how mobile technology is being used to... moreMobile technology is playing an increasing role in U.S. politics. A 2010 study from the Pew Research Center found that 26 percent of Americans used their cell phones to learn about or participate in the 2010 mid-term elections. On February 14, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings hosted a forum as part of the mobile economy project examining how mobile technology is being used to engage voters, raise money, deliver candidate messages, and help reporters cover campaigns, both in the United States and around the globe. view page