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Even in polarized times, some American voters still cross party lines to support both Democratic and Republican candidates. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images

How ticket‑splitting voters could shape the 2026 midterms

Democrats are desperate to retake control of Congress; Republicans want to keep it. To win, it helps to know what kind of voter is willing to cross party lines.
Political independents vote differently from those who say they are Democrats or Republicans. VectorMine/iStock via Getty Images Plus

In 2024, independent voters grew their share of the vote, split their tickets and expanded their influence

Postelection analysis of 2024 voters’ behavior reveals several ways self-described political independents differ from those who say they are Republicans or Democrats.
Donald Trump at an election night celebration early on Nov. 6, 2024, when he claimed “an unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive

Donald Trump claims the 2024 election gave him a mandate. Scholars who study the presidency are skeptical about the entire concept of a mandate. That hasn’t stopped many presidents from claiming one.
What can be done to lessen political polarization in the U.S.? A few nonprofit organizations are trying to amplify their methods to tone town the temperature. Rob Dobi/Getty Images

3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide

People acknowledging and inspecting their own political biases is one way that they can begin to reduce polarization.

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