Overview

• 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.