Groups leaning toward the GOP affiliation was higher among Hispanic Americans, young adults, and lower-income Americans. The poll also revealed that more than 40% of people identify as independents.

Folks eager to find out special counsel Jack Smith's political party affiliation will be interested — and maybe disappointed — to learn that he's registered under the independent category.

Republicans had a slight edge in political party affiliation for the third consecutive year. A new Gallup poll finds that 46% of Americans identified as Republicans or independents who leaned ...