1920 election broadcast

The 1920 election broadcast refers to the use of radio technology to transmit political messages directly to voters for the first time. While the election itself didn’t feature live broadcasts of candidates, radio stations played a crucial role by sharing speeches, news updates, and campaign content, allowing candidates like Warren G. Harding and James M. Cox to reach larger audiences. This innovation marked the beginning of electronic media’s influence on politics, transforming election campaigns from primarily print and in-person events into widely accessible broadcasts, shaping modern political communication.