Key facts
- Nearly half of Americans, 47%, do not identify as Democrats or Republicans.
Nearly half of Americans identify as independent, new poll finds
IN SHORT
A recent CNN poll indicates that 47% of Americans do not identify as either Democrats or Republicans, preferring labels like 'independent' or 'other.' This marks a slight increase from the previous year, highlighting a growing segment of the electorate outside the two major parties.
Key Numbers
47 percentAmericans identifying as independent or other
26 percentRepublicans surveyed
27 percentDemocrats surveyed
10 percentIndependents identifying with another party
44 percentIndependents in previous year's poll
7 percentIndependents choosing another party in previous year
2,480Adults surveyed
2.7 percentage pointsMargin of error
Who's Involved
CNN
Conducted the poll on American political identification
Donald Trump
President whose job handling is viewed negatively by some Americans
↳ Why This Matters
The increasing number of independent voters suggests a potential shift in the American political landscape, making it crucial for both major parties to appeal to this growing demographic for electoral success.