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October 30, 2025

4. How well the Republican and Democratic parties represent Americans’ interests

Democratic-leaning independents are more likely than Republican leaners to say neither party represents their interests well

Democratic-leaning independents are more likely than Republican leaners to say neither party represents their interests well

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4. How well the Republican and Democratic parties represent Americans’ interests
A quarter of Americans say neither party represents their interests well
Most partisans feel at least somewhat well-represented by their own party
Democratic-leaning independents are more likely than Republican leaners to say neither party represents their interests well
Adults under 50 are more likely than older adults to say neither party represents them well
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