Kyle Kondik

Kyle Kondik

@kkondik

American elections analyst; Managing Editor, Sabato's Crystal Ball at UVA Center for Politics. Sign up free at https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball

DC; [email protected] https://www.kylekondik.com/ Joined 2011-02-13 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

52,890

Followers

3,960

Following

75,984

Tweets

64.3

Avg Engagement

2,400

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @kkondik's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2011-02-13
  • Verification:No
  • Location:DC; [email protected]

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,234
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:24.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:39.7
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,234 tweets

Their tweets typically receive a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The content is often shared and discussed within political circles.

24.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

39.7

Avg Retweets/Tweet

79,431

Total Likes

128,517

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

0

Median Likes

4

Median Retweets

33

75th Percentile

7,378

Top Tweet

1.22

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Curator

Amplifies others content frequently

13.3%

Original

27.8%

Replies

45.1%

Retweets

13.8%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.2%

With Media

63.1%

With Links

8.5%

With #Tags

71.2%

With @Mentions

1.1%

With Emojis

185

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

2.1

Reply/Original Ratio

0.31

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

92.8%

Weekday Posts

7.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#politicsiseverything (21) #elections (14) #ohsen (12) #voting (11) #2024election (9) #election (8) #2024elections (7) #election2022 (7) #midterms2022 (7) #ohio (6)

Most Mentioned

@center4politics (419) @kkondik (361) @larrysabato (249) @jmilescoleman (242) @loujacobson (52) @carahong (45) @uva (44) @opiniontoday (41) @docd19 (28) @c_c_krebs (28)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,234 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 429 (13%)
Replies 900 (28%)
Retweets 1,459 (45%)
Quote Tweets 446 (14%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 1,459 retweets (45% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,234 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

Their audience includes political enthusiasts, election analysts, and individuals interested in U.S. Senate races. They also attract followers who follow election trends and political commentary.

Below Average

Audience Quality

37.5%

Suspicion Index

100.0%

Low-Quality %

112

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

100.0%

Empty Bio

100.0%

<10 Tweets

0.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

0.0%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

84.1%

No URL

100.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

46,092,051

Total Potential Reach

112

Median Follower Reach

460

75th Percentile Reach

14.8%

>1K followers

2.9%

>10K followers

1.0%

>50K followers

0.6%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

0.0%

Creators

0 accounts

0.0%

Consumers

0 accounts

100.0%

Dormant

10,000 accounts

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

0.0%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Washington, DC (352) United States (152) New York, NY (78) Chicago, IL (70) Los Angeles, CA (65) Richmond, VA (45) USA (44) Washington, D.C. (42) Virginia, USA (41) Philadelphia, PA (41)

0

Verified Followers

0.0% of total

1,641

Protected Accounts

16.41% of total

7 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,098,033 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@KellyannePolls 3,564,624 Political Strategist Mom, Patriot, Catholic
@jdickerson 1,904,872 Journalist News, Politics, Journalism
@EndWokeness 1,388,732 Activist Fighting, Exposing, Mocking
@JorgePontual 621,240 Journalist News, International Affairs, Journalism
@BillHemmer 560,065 News Anchor News, America, Viewers
@IamMzilikazi 555,222 Musician Pan-African music, Album, Rise
@Reflog_18 554,204 - -
@BorowitzReport 529,518 Satirist satire, humor, politics
@PalmerReport 523,337 Political Analyst -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

politics (437) political (301) former (263) hehim (240) alum (238) opinions (219) husband (218) views (213) proud (195) sports (188)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (33) #blacklivesmatter (22) #resist (18) #voteblue (16) #desantis2024 (15) #americafirst (14) #electiontwitter (13) #maga (12) #nevertrump (9) #nafo (9)

6,481

Followers With Bio

3,519

Followers Without Bio

64.81%

% With Bio

35.19%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,234 analyzed

33,125

Combined Engagement

5,148

Total Likes

27,977

Total Retweets

6,625

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

20%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

U.S. Elections Senate Races Political Analysis Gop Candidates Election Trends
Kyle Kondik
@kkondik

RT @jack_hamilton: both devin chandler and lavel davis were my students. devin was in my class in spring 2022, and lavel is in my class this semester. I am so indescribably sad right now but I wanted to share a few memories of them, because they were wonderful people

2022-11-14
Retweets: 7,378 Likes: 0 Engagement: 7,378
Kyle Kondik
@kkondik

RT @zeynep: I post this regularly, and many express surprise. This is the current childhood immunization schedule. Many childhood vaccines are three+ doses, sometimes a booster. This is one reason why, unlike earlier centuries, we don't have cemeteries full of children. We've f

2022-01-27
Retweets: 7,012 Likes: 0 Engagement: 7,012
Kyle Kondik
@kkondik

RT @MeCookieMonster: You can take away me blue checkmark, but me cookies are off limits!

2023-04-20
Retweets: 6,846 Likes: 0 Engagement: 6,846
Kyle Kondik
@kkondik

Even if 2023 majority not at stake, GA runoff is still really important as you look ahead to 2024 Senate map. Ds could really use an extra seat cushion given how exposed they are next time https://t.co/fqSUL747tj

2022-11-12
Retweets: 847 Likes: 5,148 Engagement: 5,995
Kyle Kondik
@kkondik

RT @jburnmurdoch: NEW: conservatives have a Millennials problem. In both UK &amp; US, it’s not just that Millennials aren’t voting conservative because they’re young. Every previous generation grew more conservative with age, but Millennials are not playing ball. My column: ht

2022-12-30
Retweets: 5,894 Likes: 0 Engagement: 5,894

Key Insights & Takeaways

Focus on key Senate races and their implications for 2024 Analysis of GOP candidates' performance and their impact on elections Discussion of how legal and political events influence voter behavior and election outcomes

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 52,890
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @kkondik reveals an growing Twitter presence with 52,890 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 64.3 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025