New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents: Gallup

Independents reach new high as young voters avoid labels

An increasing number of Americans have become reluctant to identify themselves as a member of either major party, according to Gallup, a potential warning sign for both parties that comes as Democrats have regained their edge over Republicans when it comes to which party voters are more likely to lean toward.

Poll shows surge in political independents

WASHINGTON — Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties, according to new polling.

More Americans than ever are identifying as political independents, poll shows

At a time when U.S. politics appears to be more deeply polarized than ever, you might think American voters would feel even more firmly attached to either the Republican or Democratic party. But new Gallup polling of more than 15,000 U.S. adults suggests something different.

Tired of Republicans and Democrats, U.S. voters identifying as independents in record numbers, poll shows

At a time when U.S. politics appears to be more deeply polarized than ever, you might think American voters would feel even more firmly attached to either the Republican or Democratic party. But new Gallup polling of more than 15,000 U.S. adults suggests something different.

Look at that, ‘liberal’ is no longer a dirty word

It’s a tale as old as politics itself: The party out of power gains support as frustration with the party in power mounts. Under an administration as chaotic, incompetent, and cruel as Trump’s, ...

Majority of Young Voters Now Reject Both Parties

The U.S. political system is currently experiencing previously unimaginable levels of partisan and ideological polarization. And at the same time, public disaffiliation with both major parties is reaching historic highs.