independent voters
Coverage of independent voters in the Nexus archive.
- Op-Ed | Meet us Mayor Mamdani: The case for opening primaries to NYC independent voters
The op-ed criticizes Mayor Mamdani's stance on New York City's closed primary system, arguing that 1.2 million independent voters—disproportionately people of color, Gen Z, and millennials—are excluded from public elections they fund. It calls for open primaries, citing examples like Washington, D.C., and urging the mayor to engage with independent voters.
- Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
AP-NORC polling analysis shows declining support for President Donald Trump among independents, particularly those without a college degree, with approval dropping from about half in 2024 to one-quarter by spring 2026. The analysis highlights a narrowing education gap in opinions and negative shifts among Black and Hispanic independents, raising concerns for Republicans ahead of midterms.
- Republicans see trouble with independents for Trump
Republican senators are concerned about President Trump’s weak polling with independent voters, warning the GOP could face a political wipeout in November. They note Trump’s popularity with Republican primary voters is not translating to broader electoral success.