Trust in news continues to slide globally, yet when elections arrive, audiences in Indonesia and Singapore behave differently. New evidence from both countries shows that even in a fragmented, creator‑driven information ecosystem, voters still return to legacy media for credibility and reassurance. Across both countries, the evidence is clear: legacy media has not disappeared; it has moved online. In Indonesia, voters aged 15-24 consumed election content primarily through TikTok, WhatsApp, TV, Instagram, and YouTube. The lesson from Indonesia and Singapore is clear: when democracy is at stake, audiences still turn to credible institutions.