In 2025, approximately ** percent of adults in the United States identified as politically independent. By comparison, ** percent of respondents identified with the Democratic Party, and ** percent with the Republican Party. Since 1988, the share of adults in the U.S. who identify as political independents has continued to grow, often surpassing that of Democrats and Republicans.
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Gallup. (January 12, 2026). Identification with political parties in the United States between 1988 and 2025 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1078383/political-party-identification-in-the-us/
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