Social media giant Meta launched Threads a day after the Fourth of July holiday, and the brand-new Twitter alternative app has already picked up steam, becoming the most rapidly downloaded app.
More than 30 million people signed up within the first few hours of the launch, said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — and that includes many members of Orange County’s congressional delegation. Others, though, are still relying on more familiar platforms to communicate with their constituents.
Here’s a look at who is on Threads, so far, and what social media platform each lawmaker prefers.
Rep. Linda Sánchez
While Sánchez doesn’t have a platform she prefers, she’s on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and as of this week, Threads, she said. According to her official Instagram page, Sánchez was the 37,483,870th person to make a Threads account.
“Looking forward to connecting with folks across #CA38 here,” her first Threads post says.
Sánchez, D-Whittier, also has a Medium account where she’s written several blog posts on topics ranging from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack to holiday happenings around her district.
Additionally, she regularly does town halls, both in-person and virtual, and hosts “Coffee with the Congresswoman” events where she meets with constituents at coffee shops and senior centers to chat about their concerns.
And while social media is useful for getting news out to her constituents, she said, she also has a weekly newsletter. Folks on the list get updates on local events and happenings in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Young Kim
Kim, who has not yet signed up for a Threads account, said she is “open to it if it can help reach more constituents.” The Anaheim Hills Republican is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram — and uses Facebook most often to keep in touch with constituents.
Aside from social media, Kim said she’s held dozens of town halls, webinars, roundtables and other public events and encourages constituents to subscribe to her…
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