Party affiliation
% of adults who identify as…
| Survey year | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 37% | 18% | 44% | 35,071 |
| 2007 | 35% | 18% | 47% | 35,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.
Party affiliation by religious group
% of adults who identify as…
| Religious tradition | Republican/lean Rep. | No lean | Democrat/lean Dem. | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 16% | 16% | 69% | 264 |
| Catholic | 37% | 19% | 44% | 7,202 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 56% | 16% | 28% | 8,593 |
| Hindu | 13% | 26% | 61% | 199 |
| Historically Black Protestant | 10% | 10% | 80% | 1,916 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 7% | 75% | 18% | 245 |
| Jewish | 26% | 9% | 64% | 847 |
| Mainline Protestant | 44% | 16% | 40% | 6,083 |
| Mormon | 70% | 11% | 19% | 664 |
| Muslim | 17% | 21% | 62% | 237 |
| Orthodox Christian | 34% | 22% | 44% | 186 |
| Unaffiliated (religious "nones") | 23% | 22% | 54% | 7,556 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Republican/lean Rep., No lean, Democrat/lean Dem.
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Beliefs✭and✭Practices
Belief in God by political party
% of adults who say they…
| Party affiliation | Believe in God; absolutely certain | Believe in God; fairly certain | Believe in God; not too/not at all certain | Believe in God; don't know | Do not believe in God | Other/don't know if they believe in God | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 73% | 17% | 3% | 1% | 5% | 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 62% | 20% | 5% | 1% | 9% | 3% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 55% | 21% | 7% | 1% | 13% | 2% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe in God; absolutely certain, Believe in God; fairly certain, Believe in God; not too/not at all certain, Do not believe in God
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Importance of religion in one's life by political party
% of adults who say religion is…
| Party affiliation | Very important | Somewhat important | Not too important | Not at all important | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 61% | 23% | 9% | 6% | < 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 51% | 25% | 10% | 12% | 2% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 47% | 25% | 13% | 15% | 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Very important, Somewhat important, Not too important, Not at all important
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Attendance at religious services by political party
% of adults who attend religious services…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month/a few times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 44% | 32% | 23% | < 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 33% | 31% | 35% | 1% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 29% | 35% | 35% | < 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month/a few times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of prayer by political party
% of adults who pray…
| Party affiliation | At least daily | Weekly | Monthly | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 62% | 16% | 5% | 16% | 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 53% | 14% | 6% | 24% | 2% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 50% | 16% | 6% | 28% | 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least daily, Weekly, Monthly, Seldom/never
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Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups by political party
% of adults who attend prayer group…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 30% | 10% | 9% | 51% | < 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 25% | 8% | 8% | 58% | 2% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 20% | 9% | 8% | 63% | < 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of meditation by political party
% of adults who meditate…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 40% | 8% | 3% | 47% | 2% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 42% | 8% | 4% | 44% | 3% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 40% | 10% | 5% | 44% | 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing by political party
% of adults who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 62% | 15% | 9% | 13% | 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 58% | 13% | 8% | 18% | 3% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 56% | 16% | 10% | 17% | 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe by political party
% of adults who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 44% | 17% | 13% | 25% | 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 47% | 13% | 11% | 27% | 3% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 46% | 17% | 13% | 23% | 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Sources of guidance on right and wrong by political party
% of adults who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
| Party affiliation | Religion | Philosophy/reason | Common sense | Science | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 44% | 8% | 41% | 6% | 2% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 32% | 9% | 46% | 9% | 4% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 25% | 13% | 47% | 12% | 2% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Religion, Philosophy/reason, Common sense, Science
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Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong by political party
% of adults who say…
| Party affiliation | There are clear standards for what is right and wrong | Right or wrong depends on the situation | Neither/both equally | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 47% | 50% | 1% | 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 29% | 66% | 2% | 2% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 23% | 75% | 1% | 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: There are clear standards for what is right and wrong, Right or wrong depends on the situation
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Frequency of reading scripture by political party
% of adults who read scripture…
| Party affiliation | At least once a week | Once or twice a month | Several times a year | Seldom/never | Don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 43% | 11% | 8% | 38% | 1% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 35% | 9% | 7% | 47% | 2% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 29% | 10% | 9% | 51% | 1% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: At least once a week, Once or twice a month, Several times a year, Seldom/never
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Interpreting scripture by political party
% of adults who say the holy scripture is…
| Party affiliation | Word of God; should be taken literally | Word of God; not everything taken literally | Word of God; other/don't know | Not the word of God | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 36% | 33% | 3% | 22% | 6% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 31% | 23% | 4% | 32% | 11% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 26% | 23% | 2% | 43% | 7% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Word of God; should be taken literally, Word of God; not everything taken literally, Not the word of God
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Belief in Heaven by political party
% of adults who …in heaven
| Party affiliation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 80% | 13% | 7% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 69% | 21% | 10% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 66% | 27% | 6% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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Belief in Hell by political party
% of adults who …in hell
| Party affiliation | Believe | Don't believe | Other/don't know | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican/lean Rep. | 69% | 24% | 8% | 13,731 |
| No lean | 53% | 36% | 11% | 5,658 |
| Democrat/lean Dem. | 51% | 42% | 7% | 15,682 |
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Learn More: Believe, Don't believe
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