all politics is local
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: all politics are local
Meaning · English
Ultimately, constituents and voters are concerned most about issues that affect their personal lives and home communities, and they vote accordingly.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"The campaign never ends," said the 44-year-old Congressman. . . . "I win by reaching out to people one by one, through relentless retail politics." In other words, Mr. Bacchus is betting his congressional career on the adage that all politics is local.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “all politics is local” mean?
Ultimately, constituents and voters are concerned most about issues that affect their personal lives and home communities, and they vote accordingly.
Is “all politics is local” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.