Psychology Today | 11.10.2026 02:23According to a 2026 Gallup poll, 45 percent of Americans identify as Independent, while 27 percent identify as Democrats and 27 percent identify as Republicans. The two legacy parties in the United States would have you believe there are only two options for political identity—you’re either a Democrat or a Republican. However, Americans today are far more likely to identify as an Independent than either a Democrat or a Republican.
