With the midterm elections on Tuesday, Americans are increasingly using social networks and their cell phones to learn about the candidates and the issues.

According to a national survey by the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans who follow candidates or any political figures on social media jumped from 6% during the 2010 midterm elections to 16% this year.

The study surveyed 2,003 adults, of whom 1,494 are registered voters, between Oct. 15 and Oct. 20. The survey found that 28% of the registered voters used their smartphones to educate themselves and keep up with political events ahead of the elections. That number is up from 13% in 2010, a more than two-fold increase.

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