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Independents now make up 45% of the electorate
A new high!
Holden Lipscomb
January 15, 2026
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45%
The latest Gallup data shows that 45% of Americans now identify as politically Independent – A NEW RECORD. While Republicans and Democrats are tied at 27%.
And according to Independent Center Voice’s latest polling,
Newsweek: Independent Voters Pose Challenge for Trump Ahead of 2026 Midterms: Poll
Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties, and that trend could spell trouble for Donald Trump and Republicans heading into the midterm elections
Maine Wire: GOP’s Collins Will Need Independents And Dems To Win Amid Criticism From Trump
With the President turning against Maine’s Susan Collins, Politico argues that she must look to build a coalition of independent voters and disaffected Democrats if she hopes to win reelection.
Independent Voter News: California Governor’s Race Sees “None of the Above” Beat the Entire Democratic Field
A new statewide poll conducted by the Independent Voter Project finds California’s independent voters overwhelmingly support the state’s nonpartisan primary system and express broad dissatisfaction with the direction of state politics.
The Hollywood Reporter: Nikki Glaser Says Political Jokes “Weren’t Funny” for This Year’s Golden Globes
Our politics have gotten so divisive that even satire is now off limits at this year’s Golden Globes.
Courier Traveler: Rediscovering Common Ground
Majorities in both parties believe there is more common ground than the news media and political leaders suggest. They report having constructive conversations with those holding opposing political views, and despite differences, say they’ve often worked together to address community challenges.
More Than November
Far too often, we only think about politics in two or four year windows. We operate simply from one election to the next.
But politics is so much more than that. That’s why we wanted to highlight the new organization More Than November.
More Than November is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing voter participation in primary elections through education, outreach, and community based engagement.
If you’re looking for another great organization working to push for a more representative America, check out their website by clicking the button below!
Our Latest Press Release: Record 45% of Americans Now Identify as Independents – A Turning Point in American Political Life
Latest Polling by Independent Center Voice: 2026 Tuned In
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The Independent Center is the go-to organization for information, research, and engagement with independent voters, who now make up the plurality of the electorate.
We represent those who are fed up with partisan politics and feel politically homeless. We believe the future is not red or blue; it’s fiscally responsible, socially inclusive, and free to choose the best options for ourselves, our families, and our communities.