A Hawaii political reporter and analyst suggest social media, not traditional polling or news coverage, may have quietly driven a wave of youth-driven Democratic support.

• Young voters may have been shaped more by social media feeds than by pollsters or traditional news.
• A political analyst says social media captures the current cultural mood better than legacy outlets do.
• Two Hawaii social media influencers are set to explain how their content reaches and moves audiences.

Outlook: Expect more scrutiny of social media's role in shaping youth turnout and political swings going forward.