In 2023, political independents made up 43% of U.S. adults, tying a record high from 2014.
Both Republicans and Democrats each constituted 27% of U.S. adults, with Democratic identification reaching a new low.
The increase in independents has come at the expense of Democrats more than Republicans.
Independents who lean Republican slightly outnumber those who lean Democratic.
Additionally, 36% of U.S. adults described their political views as conservative, 36% as moderate, and 25% as liberal, with a notable increase in liberal identification among Democrats.
As of 2024, the parties are closely matched based on political party identification and leanings, with Democrats in a weaker position than in recent election years.
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