Overview

• According to a recent Gallup poll, the number of Americans identifying as Democrats has hit a record low of 27%, tying with the number of respondents identifying as Republicans.
• Independents make up the largest political contingent in the country at 43% in 2023, tying with a record high in 2014.
• When including independent-leaners, 45% of respondents said they identify with or lean toward the Republicans compared to 43% who said the same for Democrats.
• President Joe Biden's low job approval rating, which has been persistently below 40% in 2023, is tied to the decline in Democratic party identity.
• Both parties are now unusually dependent on votes from people who aren’t members of the party.