Summary
Many Democrats are increasingly unhappy with their party, with 67% expressing frustration, a rise from past years. A poll shows that more Republicans feel hopeful about their party compared to Democrats, though both parties are seen as having extreme views.
Key Facts
- 67% of Democrats are frustrated with their party, up from about half in previous years.
- Only 40% of Republicans are frustrated with their party, a decrease from 2021.
- 69% of Republicans feel hopeful about the GOP.
- Overall, 75% of Americans are frustrated with the Democratic Party, while 65% feel the same about the Republican Party.
- 61% of people think the GOP is too extreme, while 57% think the same of Democrats.
- 36% of Americans are hopeful about the Republican Party, whereas 28% feel the same about the Democratic Party.
- About 1 in 4 Americans feel neither party represents their interests well.
- The poll was conducted with 3,445 adults between September 22-28, 2025, with a margin of error of +/- 1.9 percentage points.
