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Types of independent voters

The different subtypes of independent voters in California with distinct policy preferences and partisan leanings.

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Jan 27, 2026
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How do independent voters in California differ from those in other states?

’s independent or “No Party Preference” (NPP) voters are unusually large in raw numbers and share compared with most states, the group skews ideologically more moderate than California’s partisans, an...

Jan 6, 2026

How has the voting pattern of independent voters in California changed over the past decade?

Over the past decade California’s independent or “No Party Preference” (NPP) voters have grown from roughly one-fifth of registrants to about one-quarter, shifting the state’s registration balance so ...