Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.
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A sore subject: Almost half of Americans have stopped talking politics with someone
Democrats are more likely than Republicans to have stopped discussing political and election news with someone: 50% vs. 41%, respectively.
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About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement
The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police.
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Few in other countries approve of Trump’s major foreign policies, but Israelis are an exception
As President Trump gears up to deliver his 2020 State of the Union address, respondents in many countries disapprove of his foreign policies.
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Among Democrats, Christians lean toward Biden, while ‘nones’ prefer Sanders
Early indications are that candidate preferences by religion will be familiar in November – and closely linked to each group’s party leanings.
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What to know about the Iowa caucuses
After months of campaigning, debating, polling and fundraising, Democratic presidential candidates face their first real-world test Feb. 3.
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Where Latinos have the most eligible voters in the 2020 election
Latinos are expected for the first time to be the nation’s largest racial or ethnicity minority in a U.S. presidential election.
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Mapping the 2020 Latino electorate
More than 32 million Latinos are eligible to vote nationwide in the 2020 presidential elections. See how the share of Latino voters varies by state and congressional district.
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Most Democratic voters aren’t bothered by Iowa’s, New Hampshire’s place in the primary process
Most Democratic voters say this year’s caucuses and primaries will do a good job of selecting the best nominee for the presidential election.
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As Voting Begins, Democrats Are Upbeat About the 2020 Field, Divided in Their Preferences
Democrats’ preferences for the nominee are deeply divided along ideological and demographic lines.
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Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman garners little trust from people in the region and the U.S.
Most across the Middle East and in the U.S. lack confidence in Mohammed bin Salman to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
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Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology
Our typology sorts the public into nine groups based on their political and cultural values, not their party – painting a picture of American politics with far more than two colors.
Political Typology 2026
Take our quiz to find out which one of our nine political typology groups is your best match.
Behind Trump’s 2024 Victory, a More Racially and Ethnically Diverse Voter Coalition
Pew Research Center’s in-depth study of its survey respondents who voted in the 2024 election examines turnout, voting patterns and demographics.
How Changes in Turnout and Vote Choice Powered Trump’s Victory in 2024
In this interactive feature, explore how changes between the 2020 and 2024 elections in how – and whether – people voted helped to return President Trump to office.
