Most Republicans and Democrats say the harm of the other party’s policies, benefits of their own party’s policies are major reasons for their affiliation
% of __ who say each is a major reason for why
they identify with their party
they identify with their party
Note: Partisans do not include those who lean toward each party. No answer responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26–June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Most Republicans and Democrats say the harm of the other party’s policies, benefits of their own party’s policies are major reasons for their affiliation
% of __ who say each is a major reason for why
they identify with their party
they identify with their party
| Reason | Republicans | Democrats |
|---|---|---|
| The other party’s policies are bad for the country | 73 | 75 |
| My party’s policies are good for the country | 72 | 67 |
| I feel like my party sticks up for people like me | 53 | 56 |
| I have a lot in common with my party | 48 | 46 |
| Most of my friends and family are in my party | 16 | 18 |
Note: Partisans do not include those who lean toward each party. No answer responses are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26–June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
