Americans Say They Are Tired of Constant Campaign Texts and Calls, Poll Finds

Published 2026-10-26

Many Americans are receiving more political messages than they would like as the election season approaches. According to a new poll, people in the United States report getting an average of 13 political calls and text messages each week. Campaigns are increasing their contact with voters as Election Day gets closer, and this constant outreach is becoming a source of frustration for many people.

The poll suggests that the high number of messages may be causing voters to feel annoyed rather than informed. Some respondents said that repeated calls and texts make them less likely to pay attention to the candidates who send them. This means that the campaign strategy of reaching voters often could work against the candidates themselves, according to the findings.

Political campaigns usually use calls and texts because they are cheap and can reach large numbers of people quickly. However, the poll indicates that voters may prefer other ways of learning about candidates, such as news reports, debates, and official websites. Campaigns will need to decide how to balance their need to reach voters with the risk of losing their support.

For voters, the report is a reminder that they can often control how many political messages they receive. Many phone and messaging apps allow users to block unwanted numbers or report spam. As the election approaches, the number of political messages is expected to keep rising.

Sources: New York Post

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