Map Shows Where Republicans Lost Registered Voters 6 Months From Midterms
Summary
The Republican Party has lost registered voters in more than a dozen states over the past year, as both Republicans and Democrats see some voter losses while more people register as independents. These changes come ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, where Democrats hope to gain control of Congress and Republicans face challenges partly linked to President Donald Trump’s policies and approval ratings.Key Facts
- Republicans lost registered voters in several states from April 2025 to April 2026.
- Both parties are losing voters as more people choose to identify as independent or unaffiliated.
- Some states do not provide voter registration by party, so data is not complete everywhere.
- Alaska saw a 2.6% drop in registered Republicans; the state’s Senate race is competitive with ranked-choice voting.
- Arizona experienced a 3.7% decline in registered Republicans; the governor’s race is close and considered a toss-up or leaning Democratic.
- President Trump’s lower approval ratings and concerns about the economy and international issues may impact Republican candidates.
- Voter registration changes can result from population moves, cleaning of voter rolls, and voters leaving parties they dislike.
- Democrats are optimistic about winning back control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterms.
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