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The political typology by age


The political typology by age
Among age groups, % who belong to each typology group
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Note: Numbers may not add to 100% because of rounding. Refer to Appendix B for details on how typology group assignments are made.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Nov. 17-30, 2025.
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The political typology by age
Among age groups, % who belong to each typology group
DemographicLeftward ProgressivesLoyal LiberalsLeft-Out LeftOrder and Opportunity LeftTuned-Out MiddlePragmatic and Polite RightUnconventional RightFaith First ConservativesNo Apologies Right
Total Total7%11%12%18%9%11%12%12%9%
Ages 18-29Age14%9%19%15%14%5%12%9%3%
30-49Age8%10%15%18%12%8%12%11%7%
50-64Age4%11%8%19%6%12%12%15%14%
65+Age2%13%5%20%5%21%10%13%11%

Note: Numbers may not add to 100% because of rounding. Refer to Appendix B for details on how typology group assignments are made.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Nov. 17-30, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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