Staying on top of campaign news this election season is not always easy, but smartphones and tablets certainly help make information more accessible to those who prefer to receive their daily dose of information on the go. For those of you who do rely on your electronic devices for news, Mashable has gathered the six best mobile apps for 2012 politics to help you stay informed and up-to-date with election coverage. In addition to up-to-the-minute news updates, the apps allow you to predict Election Day results, keep track of the latest polls, view data-filled maps, and follow candidates and issues on talk radio, podcasts, and local radio stations.

You can check out the apps here.