In 2023, political independents made up 43% of U.S. adults, tying the record high from 2014.
The number of independent identifiers has generally increased at the expense of Democratic identifiers.
Democratic identification has declined in the past three years, likely influenced by President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings.
Republicans had a slight edge over Democrats in party preferences, and conservatives and moderates tied for top ideological identification.
There has been a notable increase in liberal identification, particularly among Democrats.
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, both parties are closely matched, and it is important for Democrats to appeal to independent voters.
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