EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 12 MIN
The House Under Pressure: Why 45% Of Americans Are Independent Voters
from Independent Times · host Lisa Singer & Leyla Gulen
A record 45% of Americans now identify as Independent, the largest voting bloc in the country, signaling deep dissatisfaction with the two-party system. This episode explores why millions are leaving the parties, how gridlock and closed primaries are pushing them away, and the practical reforms Independents are demanding: open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and fair redistricting. If you’re tired of extremes and want facts over spin, this one’s for you.
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A record 45% of Americans now identify as Independent, the largest voting bloc in the country, signaling deep dissatisfaction with the two-party system. This episode explores why millions are leaving the parties, how gridlock and closed primaries are pushing them away, and the practical reforms Independents are demanding: open primaries, ranked-choice voting, and fair redistricting. If you’re tired of extremes and want facts over spin, this one’s for you.
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