Gallup Poll Reveals Growing Partisan Divide in U.S. Politics

New survey shows ideological polarization within Republican and Democratic parties at record highs, with moderates declining over decades.

The Gallup survey found that 77% of Republicans identified as conservative in 2024, the highest level recorded in three decades.
Among Democrats, 55% identified as liberal, including 19% as very liberal, both reaching new highs according to the poll.
The percentage of Americans identifying as moderate has decreased from 43% in 1992 to 34% in 2024, reflecting a long-term decline in centrist ideologies.
The Republican Party maintained a slight edge in party affiliation for the third consecutive year, with 46% of respondents identifying as Republican or Republican-leaning compared to 45% for Democrats.
Researchers noted that increasing ideological polarization within parties has reduced opportunities for bipartisan cooperation in government.