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10. But that doesn't mean that they were Democrats becoming Republicans
Mon Sep 15, 2025, 06:28 PM
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From Gallup - Party Affiliation

Americans' Party ID

In politics, as of today, do you consider yourself a Republican, a Democrat or an independent?
Annual trend since 1988

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[The table presents the percentage of Americans identifying as Republican, independent and Democrat from 1988 to 2024. In 1988, 31% identified as Republican, 33% as independent and 36% as Democrat. In recent years, from 2020 to 2024, the percentages have remained relatively stable. In 2024, 28% identified as Republican, 43% as independent and 28% as Democrat, showing a slight increase in independent identification and a decrease in both Republican and Democrat identification compared to previous years.]

Table with 4 columns and 37 rows. Currently displaying rows 1 to 25. Sorted descending by column "X.1"

.............Republican...Independent.....Democrat
...................%...........%..............%
2024..............28..........43.............28
2023..............27..........43.............27
2022..............28..........41.............28
2021..............27..........42.............29
2020..............29..........39.............30


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