Top 100 Political Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 political influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 65M combined followers. Median audience size is 224K (mean 647K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.2% (median 2%). That is 1.6pp below the 3.8% political industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.7pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 27% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $3,372–$12,730 and a Reel $5,866–$19,580 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× political premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $16,860–$63,650.
Key takeaways for political in September 2026
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ben Shapiro, Raghav Chadha currently sit at the top of this political ranking.
- Follower mix: 30% micro, 42% mid, 9% macro, 19% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 1 countries on the list, led by United States.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Sherrod Brown at 4.5%, which is not the largest audience (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 9.7M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Political Influencers ranked
1.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Mega
@aocCongresswoman for NY-14: Bronx and Queens🇺🇸 100% grassroots.Personal account. For on-the-job Congressional updates, visit
9.7M Followers 86.8K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 2,367 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Ben Shapiro Mega
@officialbenshapiroWorld’s Ex-RapperHost of The Ben Shapiro Show on Emeritus of Facts don't care about your feelings, gang.
4.8M Followers 40.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 8,476 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Raghav Chadha Mega
@raghavchadha88Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), India | Member, National Executive & National Spokesperson, Aam Aadmi Party | Chartered Accountant
3M Followers 18K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,820 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Cleo Abram Mega
@cleoabramVideo journalist making HUGE* If True, an optimistic show about tech. Prev: Vox.Watch our new episode 👇
2.8M Followers 13K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,819 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi Mega
@sudhanshutrivediofficialNational Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Member of Rajya Sabha (Upper House of India Parliament)
2.7M Followers 14.2K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 3,848 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Karoline Leavitt Mega
@karolineleavittWife. Mother. White House Press Secretary.🇺🇸Personal Account 📸
2.7M Followers 19.7K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 4,683 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Kayleigh McEnany Mega
@kayleighmcenanyHost of Co-host Fmr. White House Press Secretary. Harvard Law. Georgetown SFS.
2.5M Followers 15.8K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 317 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Sean Hannity Mega
@seanhannityTV Host on Channel at 9 PM ET. Nationally Syndicated Radio Host 3-6 PM ET.
2.1M Followers 11K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 3,411 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Tamsen Fadal Mega
@tamsenfadal📚NYT Bestseller How To Menopause 🎙️Host of podcast🩷Producer 🎥Perimenopause film 2026 !Listen to the podcast 👇
1.7M Followers 8.3K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 9,481 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Hasan Piker Mega
@hasandpikerTurkishpolitics guy - live everyday at twitch.tv/hasanabi after 11am pacific
1.6M Followers 8.1K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 7,640 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Angela Rye Mega
@angelaryein Chief | Host | Black Creator | OG Politics + Culture Commentator |
1.5M Followers 10.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 6,992 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Leigh McGowan Mega
@iampoliticsgirlImmigrant. Citizen. Believer in America. 3M+ followers across platforms PoliticsGirl on YouTube on TikTok, X & FB
1.5M Followers 6.4K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 7,340 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Sharon Mc Mahon Mega United States
@sharonsaysso📚 NYT Bestseller, The Small and the Mighty 🖊️Daily Newsletter: ThePreamble.com🇺🇸 America’s Government Teacher📗 Preorder We Are Mighty for kids ⬇️
1.4M Followers 15.4K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,701 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Joy-Ann Reid Mega
@joyannreidHost of The Joy Reid Show, NYT bestselling author & co-host of w/ Subscribe 4FREE & thejoyreidshow.com & joyannreid.com
1.4M Followers 7K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,664 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Dr. Sambit Patra Mega
@sambitswarajMember of Parliament from Puri Lok Sabha | National Spokesperson of BJP | Surgeon by Profession, Politician by Passion |
1.4M Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,668 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Niharika Choudhary Mega
@niharikachoudharyyyMy dream is to make every citizen of India- Politically aware🇮🇳✊🏻TruthWinger💼:
1.3M Followers 8K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 5,178 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Jessica Reed Kraus Mega
@houseinhabitIndependent Media Making Politics Fun Again // Culture Critiques // Quality Gossip // Typical Scorpio Tendencies
1.3M Followers 9.5K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,991 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Melinda French Gates Mega
@melindafrenchgatesPhilanthropist, businesswoman, author, and advocate for women & girls. Founder Co-founder Proud Mom & Nonna ❤️
1.2M Followers 7K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,984 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Van Jones Mega
@vanjones68Social Entrepreneur 💡Political correspondent 🎙️& Founder of 🚀
1.1M Followers 4.8K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 9,003 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Jessica Yellin Macro
@jessicayellinSeparating News from Noise CNN Chief White House Corresp. Speeches/Sponsorships: Sign up for my Substack ⬇️
809K Followers 13.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,555 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Anna Paulina Luna Macro
@realannapaulinaPersonal Account𝒞𝑜𝓃𝑔𝓇𝑒𝓈𝓈𝓌𝑜𝓂𝒶𝓃 🇺🇸⚖️🕊️USAF Veteran Listen to my Joe Rogan episode here ⤵️
783K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,050 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Alina Habba Macro
@alina_habbaMom, Wife, Patriot 🇺🇸 Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey🇺🇸 Personal Account
739K Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 7,017 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Jeannette Reyes Macro
@msnewsladyWife | Mom | Fmr News Anchor Sephora Squad ‘25Co-host Creator 📍D.C.1.7M TikTokMotherhood • Lifestyle • Beauty
705K Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 1,887 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Dr. Laxman Yadav Macro
@drlaxman_yadavAuthor of the Best seller Book 'Professor ki Diary',Socialist, Constitutionalist, Political Analyst, Intercessor of Social Justice.
703K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 746 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Bret Baier Macro
@bretbaierFox News Chief Political Anchor & Executive Editor/Anchor on ; NYT bestselling author; Bret Baier Podcasts
683K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,920 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Shehzad Poonawalla Macro
@shehzadpoonawallaNational Spokesperson, BJP ; Views here are personal - My religion is Islam,culture is Hindu,ideology Indian.~Jai Hind
654K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 3,164 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Noor Tagouri Macro
@noorProfessional Question Asker, At Your Service. 📍Upstate/NYCListen to REP: A Story About the Stories We TellJoin our October DEATH CLUB 🪦⬇️
554K Followers 8.8K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 9,412 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Hill Harper Macro
@hillharper-7x NAACP Image Award Winner-4x New York Times Bestselling Author-Harvard Law Grad-Pierce’s Pop
547K Followers 7.8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 6,340 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Elizabeth Savetsky Mid United States
@lizzysavetskyProud Jewish Woman on a Mission✡️🙏🏼🇮🇱
492K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 3,175 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Douglas Murray Mid
@douglaskmurrayBestselling author of 8 books including ‘On Democracies and Death Cults.’ Columnist Senior Fellow
489K Followers 5.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 1,659 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Abby Phillip Mid
@abbydphillipAnchor of NewsNight with Abby Phillip on at 10pm ET. Author of “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the fight for Black political power.”
465K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 954 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
April D. Ryan Mid
@adr1600Longest serving Black White House Correspondent| Black Women Will Save the World | The Tea W/ April | Contrib
444K Followers 10.1K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 5,184 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Tehseen Poonawalla Mid
@tehseenpoonawallaVenture Capitalist • Political Analyst / Consultant • CEO Poonawalla Foundation
438K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,045 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Rob Smith Mid
@robsmithonlineDecorated Army Vet, M.S. , Pro-🇺🇸 Political Commentator and Digital Media Strategist with 2.5M followers. Influential, not an “influencer.”
412K Followers 6.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,616 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Robin Michael Mid
@robinmichael88Robin Michael is a political content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
411K Followers 5.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,378 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Jake Tapper Mid
@jaketapperdad, husband, CNN anchor, author of The Outpost, The Hellfire Club, The Devil May Dance, ORIGINAL SIN and RACE AGAINST TERROR!
405K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,771 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Priyanka Chaturvedi Mid
@priyankac19MP-Rajya Sabha. Shiv Sena UBT.Account personal. All about my love for Books, Sarees, Fashion, Music, Travel, Dogs, KidsNo place for troll/hate.
370K Followers 9.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 9,461 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Bill O'Reilly Mid
@billoreilly"Confronting Evil" is now available wherever books are sold! Subscribe to my YouTube channel.
368K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,645 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Karine Jean-Pierre Mid
@k_jeanpierreKarine Jean-Pierre is a political content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
345K Followers 4.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 4,624 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Kahlil Greene Mid
@kahlil.greene🔍 Exposing historical injustice | 📍Boston, MA🏆 2x Emmy Nom | Peabody Award Winner📰 30U30 | 100 Creators☎️ Contact, 👇🏾
343K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 1,312 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Eylon Levy Mid
@eylonalevy🇮🇱 Former Spokesman for the State of Israel🎙️ Host, explain Israel to the world and the world to Israelis
323K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,828 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Senator Tammy Duckworth Mid
@senduckworthMom. Combat Veteran. Blackhawk pilot. U.S. Senator. Illinoisan.
320K Followers 4.8K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,244 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Toyin Saraki Mid
@toyinsarakiOluwatoyin Ojora SarakiLLB LLM BL FPHFounder Amb : RMNCAH+N, EmONC, WASHMrs, Mother, Grandma!
313K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 2,751 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Clarkson Lawson Mid
@clarksonlawsonIn a world full of extremes, be balanced and normal.🇺🇸 🏳️🌈 MIA📍
287K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 5,321 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Chelsea Hart Mid
@chelseahartisme| I’m not British | Nonbinary 🌈 | Comedian | बॉलीवुड की फ़ैन | Barbra Streisand-Enthusiast | 🚁ایران آزاد | Alaskan | Owner at
287K Followers 6.6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 8,624 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Charles M. Blow Mid
@charlesmblowCreator of “Blow the Stack” Substack, Fellow, tv political commentator, lecturer, best-selling author, ex-NYT columnist.
255K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 6,733 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Emily Amick Mid
@emilyinyourphone💕 NYT bestseller: DEMOCRACY IN RETROGRADE 🏛Former counsel We’ve Got Issues 👇🏻Substack link👇🏻
246K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 770 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Raven Schwam-Curtis Mid
@ravenreveals👩🏽🏫 Gen Z Black & Jewish Educator 📰 Featured in 💌 📍Chicago // 🏳️🌈🪬✊🏼
243K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 564 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Al Franken Mid
@alfrankenHusband, Dad, Granddad, Democrat, Minnesotan, Author, Human Cannonball, Comedian, Head of Midwest Values PAC, Host of The Al Franken Podcast
228K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 698 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Arfa Khanum Sherwani Mid
@arfakhanumScribe On insta mostly to escape from politics and to explore and express the lighter side of life.‘Aur bhi gham hain zamane mein siyasat ke siwa’
225K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 8,755 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Alyssa Farah Griffin Mid
@alyssafarahCo-host political commentator Wife to Justin/ Pup mom to Herbie & Desi 🖤Former: White House, , Capitol Hill
224K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,499 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Savanah Hernandez Mid
@savwith1n🎥 Contributor 🗣 Political Commentator 🇺🇸 Proud American ❌ 3x banned from TwitterPress Inquiries:
214K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,925 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Shane Ginsberg Mid
@shaneyyricchBuilding the world’s largest street interview media company
213K Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 301 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Linda Catalina Mid
@wakeupwithlinda🇺🇸 “Far right bigoted Latina” - ✨ Owner of
192K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,211 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Tim Miller Mid
@timmillergramPolitical Content Man: Bulwark Podcast Host, MSNBC analyst | Based in NOLA | Geaux Nuggets | 🏳️🌈
188K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,749 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Heather Gardner Mid
@heathergtvHost, Comedian Founder: Previous: , Reps: | see me LIVE ⬇️
184K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 3,197 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Debra Lea Mid
@thedebraleaTruth needs no ally. 🇺🇸 BRING THEM HOME🎗️Professional Yapper | Frequently on your TV 💌 📍NYC
177K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 2,689 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Ishkaran Singh Bhandari Mid
@ishkaransinghbhandariAdvocate, Columnist, Media commentator, Political Analyst, Public Speaker, Youtuber
176K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 7,469 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Olivia Julianna Mid
@0liviajuliannaThe Internet’s favorite Democrat 💖
175K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,403 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Lindsey Graham Mid
@lindseygrahamscU.S Senator for South Carolina
171K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 5,838 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Adam Brooks Mid
@adambrooksmedia45 year old boxerX account - 425k followersOn TV & write for 📺Publican🍺
165K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,672 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Nandini Balakrishnan Mid
@nandinibalakrishA mathematically-challenged writer/video producer who loves politics and cheese a little too much.
164K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,466 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Tashira Halyard Mid
@politicsandfshnLawyer + Freedom Fighter ⚖️Style + Self-Care + Social Justice ✊🏿🌈80K+ YouTube 📺 1/2 with justUS Podcast ✍🏿
156K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 8,526 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Alex Lorusso Mid
@alxthelordAlex Lorusso is a political public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
152K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,331 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Kellee Edwards Mid
@kelleesetgo“Most Interesting Woman in the 🌎” 3x by , , Travel & Adventure Expert/TV Host
147K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 9,240 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Saurabh Dubey Mid
@saurabhdubeyyFormer bases - Ministry of Parlimentry affairs || Ministry of Minority affairs. || Ministry of Information and Broadcasting || Business Owner
139K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,057 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
Nikita Chawla Mid
@wheresnikkigoingTEDx Speaker | Emcee & Anchor 🎤 WPL🎬 India’s Youngest Political Analyst–Zee/CNN HT 30 Under 30🏆 | Food Critic 🥪 Travel & Wellness Journalist
114K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 4,440 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Ashley Allison Mid
@ashley_r_allisonDragon Slayer 🐉 Publisher Founder CNN CommentatorZZ’s mama 🐶 Bennie and Fawn’s Daughter OH girl
109K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 3,584 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
Brian Derrick Mid
@brianderrick_Political Strategist & Founder of “Like chicken soup for the liberal soul” - Kara Swisher
108K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 3,482 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
70.
Julián Castro Mid
@juliancastrotxCEO of Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, San Antonio Mayor. MS NOW Political Analyst. Proud dad. Opinions are mine.
107K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,120 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Tara Palmeri Micro
@tarapalmeriIndependent journalistAuthor of "The Red Letter" on "The Tara Palmeri Show" on Youtube :
93.4K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,859 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
Maxime Bernier Micro
@hon.maximebernierLeader of People’s Party of Canada | Chef du Parti populaire du Canada
93K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 1,076 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
Sami Hamdi Micro
@salhachimiManaging Director at the International Interest( )
89.5K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,371 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
74.
Bassem Eid Micro
@realbassemeidI am a Palestinian peace activist, human rights expert, political analyst, and journalist. Contact me at
89.3K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,620 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
75.
Donny Deutsch Micro
@donnyjdeutschDad Guy, Ad Guy, TV Guy, Author Guy, Dog Guy
87.5K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 2,477 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
76.
Armstrong Williams Micro
@realarmstrongwilliamsBaltimore Sun Owner ☀️Broadcast Owner 📺Philanthropist🎗️Watch the Show On WJLA 24/7 News 10:30 - 11:30am ESTSaturday’s
87.4K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 850 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
77.
Averie Bishop Micro
@averiebishopchronic over achiever in Dallas law, laughs, & life lessons 🤠 Ex Miss Texas & First Gen Law Grad🐝 700K+ on TikTok 📧
82.8K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 3,096 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
78.
Thilanka Rathnayake Micro
@iamthilankaA Patriotic Sri Lankan, Music Lover and Social Media Analysts . Hope of the Nation ! Loyalty to country always. 🇱🇰🇳🇿
82.5K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 6,822 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
79.
Olayemi Olurin Micro
@msolurinOlayemi Olurin is a political content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
80.4K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 4,917 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
80.
Jordan C. Brown Micro
@jordancbrown_“What If You’re Wrong” podcast out now. Click here:
74.8K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,726 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
81.
Sophia LI Micro United States
@sophfeijournalist & climate optimist🍀 co-founder global correspondent storytelling solutions for the <<planetary era>>
72.9K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 6,225 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
82.
Omar Baddar Micro
@obaddarProgressive; political analyst (US/Mideast, Palestine/Israel), Comms pro. Formerly , & Into MMA.
71.7K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,288 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
83.
Alok Ranjan Micro
@alokranjan_defencedetectiveDefence & Geo Political Analyst
69.7K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 9,261 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
84.
Jonathan Capehart Micro
@capehartjCo-Host, "The Weekend" on MS NOW. Political Analyst, “PBS NewsHour.”
68.6K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 8,348 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
85.
Ian Bremmer Micro
@ianbremmerpresident political scientist, time columnist, moose specialist (he's the real star here)
68.4K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 653 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
86.
Austin Petersen Micro
@ap4liberty1776-American Wake Up America Show 📸 7-9am ct 🎙 broadcaster 🏆Japanese Karate Sensei 🎌 🥋
61.8K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,327 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
87.
Carlye Wisel Micro
@carlyewisel✨ award-winning theme park journalist ✨🌀host of Very Amusing podcast🧸 just a dork trying to have fun📧
58.6K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,532 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
88.
John Iadarola Micro
@johniadarolaHost of and on Political analyst. Check me out on Twitter, Facebook, and Twitch.
56.4K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 2,426 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
89.
Bushra Shaikh Micro
@bushra1shaikh🌍 Social/Political analyst 🗣 Founder: 📺 🎥 BBC The Apprentice📰
55.2K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 8,983 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
90.
Zerlina Maxwell Micro
@zerlinamaxwellSoft Life Correspondent living in Sicily 💫Writer • SiriusXM Host • Inner Work + Growth Subscribe ↓
53.5K Followers 946 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 4,578 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
91.
Natasha S. Alford Micro
@natashasalford✨SVP & Chief Storyteller ✨🖋️Author of 📖 & Writing my next ✍🏾✨Harvard | Princeton | Medill 🎓✨Moving hearts & minds💡Living 🤎
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× political adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $3,372 | $12,730 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $5,866 | $19,580 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $16,860 | $63,650 |
What this political influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2009 (average age ~10.6 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,882 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 54 female / 46 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 0 | 0% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 30 | 30% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 42 | 42% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 9 | 9% |
| Mega (1M+) | 19 | 19% |
How to brief political influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Political Influencers vs related lists
Political Influencers averages 0.6pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a larger median audience (224K vs 137K).
Political Influencers averages 0.3pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (224K vs 623K).
Political Influencers averages 1.5pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (224K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Influencers (this page) | 100 | 224K | 2.2% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Political Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top political influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 political influencers is led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ben Shapiro, Raghav Chadha. Combined they represent 65M followers, with an average engagement of 2.2%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this political list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 224K followers, 2.2% average ER, 27% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for political Instagram accounts?
For political we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.2%, which is 1.6pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do political influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $3,372–$12,730; a Reel is $5,866–$19,580. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these political influencers based?
The ranking spans 1 country. The largest shares are United States (3%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these political influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the political list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with political?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.