Democratic Party Identification Hits Record Low, Tied with Republicans

Independents emerge as the largest political group, while both major parties increasingly rely on non-party members for votes.

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.