| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 12, 2026, noon |
| Last Updated | Jan. 12, 2026, noon |
| Original URL | https://abc7.com/post/gallup-poll-shows-more-americans-are-identify-political-independents/18391678/ |
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Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties, according
to new polling.
Just under half, 45%, of U.S. adults now identify as independents, a [ new
Gallup survey ][1] found. That's a substantial shift from 20 years ago, when
closer to one-third of Americans said they didn't i...