The article outlines the features of political communication of local governments in the context of new information challenges and threats. The role of municipal administrations in the formation of the information fi eld is determined by the example of the Saratov region. The tasks facing the heads of local administrations in the process of information and communication support of their professional activities in social networks are analyzed. The risk factors for information support of the activities of local governments in the modern information space are identifi ed.
