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Political ideology among adults in Minnesota by religious group
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Religious tradition
Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
Catholic
45%
35%
19%
< 1%
128
Evangelical Protestant
59%
25%
6%
10%
110
Mainline Protestant
35%
37%
25%
3%
172
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")
11%
31%
45%
14%
101
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.
Age distribution among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
Conservative
12%
40%
27%
21%
187
Moderate
21%
26%
31%
21%
189
Liberal
30%
36%
24%
10%
151
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.
Generational cohort among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
Conservative
7%
11%
34%
31%
16%
1%
187
Moderate
13%
16%
19%
37%
15%
< 1%
189
Liberal
22%
15%
28%
29%
5%
< 1%
151
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.
Gender composition among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
Conservative
53%
47%
192
Moderate
51%
49%
191
Liberal
43%
57%
153
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.
Racial and ethnic composition among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
Conservative
92%
1%
1%
4%
2%
187
Moderate
88%
3%
< 1%
3%
6%
186
Liberal
77%
9%
4%
4%
7%
152
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.
Immigrant status among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Political ideology
Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
Conservative
4%
4%
92%
192
Moderate
6%
5%
90%
191
Liberal
9%
9%
82%
152
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.
Income distribution among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
Conservative
20%
19%
38%
23%
163
Moderate
27%
19%
33%
22%
171
Liberal
32%
18%
23%
26%
140
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.
Educational distribution among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
Conservative
33%
40%
22%
5%
192
Moderate
31%
35%
22%
12%
190
Liberal
30%
31%
24%
15%
153
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.
Marital status among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
Conservative
59%
5%
10%
9%
17%
192
Moderate
52%
5%
8%
8%
27%
191
Liberal
46%
8%
6%
4%
36%
153
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.
Parent of children under 18 among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who are…
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Political ideology
Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
Conservative
31%
69%
192
Moderate
27%
73%
191
Liberal
26%
74%
153
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.
Belief in God among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say they…
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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
Conservative
76%
19%
3%
< 1%
< 1%
2%
192
Moderate
50%
29%
8%
< 1%
9%
4%
191
Liberal
41%
28%
7%
< 1%
20%
4%
153
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.
Importance of religion in one's life among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
67%
21%
7%
3%
1%
192
Moderate
40%
32%
17%
11%
< 1%
191
Liberal
30%
30%
16%
24%
1%
153
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.
Attendance at religious services among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
53%
28%
19%
< 1%
192
Moderate
28%
46%
27%
< 1%
191
Liberal
21%
34%
44%
< 1%
153
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.
Frequency of prayer among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
62%
21%
3%
12%
1%
192
Moderate
42%
19%
5%
34%
< 1%
191
Liberal
37%
15%
8%
40%
< 1%
153
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.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
28%
12%
9%
49%
2%
192
Moderate
14%
6%
8%
72%
< 1%
191
Liberal
11%
5%
5%
79%
< 1%
153
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.
Frequency of meditation among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
40%
5%
2%
52%
1%
192
Moderate
29%
9%
7%
55%
< 1%
191
Liberal
33%
11%
4%
51%
1%
153
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.
Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
67%
16%
7%
11%
< 1%
192
Moderate
49%
24%
9%
18%
< 1%
191
Liberal
55%
16%
14%
13%
2%
153
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.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
41%
14%
16%
29%
< 1%
192
Moderate
42%
15%
16%
27%
< 1%
191
Liberal
48%
21%
7%
23%
< 1%
153
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.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
44%
7%
43%
3%
4%
192
Moderate
21%
11%
57%
9%
2%
191
Liberal
11%
21%
50%
14%
4%
153
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.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say…
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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
Conservative
48%
49%
1%
1%
192
Moderate
32%
68%
1%
< 1%
191
Liberal
12%
87%
1%
< 1%
153
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.
Frequency of reading scripture among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
42%
11%
13%
34%
< 1%
192
Moderate
22%
7%
11%
60%
< 1%
191
Liberal
12%
6%
10%
70%
1%
153
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.
Interpreting scripture among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say the holy scripture is…
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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
Conservative
37%
38%
3%
13%
8%
192
Moderate
15%
30%
3%
44%
8%
191
Liberal
10%
13%
2%
63%
12%
153
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.
Belief in Heaven among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
81%
9%
10%
192
Moderate
71%
22%
7%
191
Liberal
61%
36%
3%
153
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.
Belief in Hell among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
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Conservative
65%
23%
13%
192
Moderate
52%
40%
9%
191
Liberal
41%
51%
8%
153
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.
Party affiliation among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who identify as…
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Republican/lean Rep.
No lean
Democrat/lean Dem.
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Conservative
72%
12%
16%
192
Moderate
35%
16%
49%
191
Liberal
12%
6%
82%
153
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.
Views about size of government among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
83%
14%
2%
2%
192
Moderate
56%
35%
6%
3%
191
Liberal
31%
62%
1%
6%
153
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.
Views about government aid to the poor among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
70%
23%
5%
2%
192
Moderate
35%
60%
5%
1%
191
Liberal
15%
83%
1%
< 1%
153
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.
Views about abortion among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
26%
68%
5%
192
Moderate
60%
36%
3%
191
Liberal
71%
27%
2%
153
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.
Views about homosexuality among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
42%
53%
4%
2%
192
Moderate
74%
25%
1%
1%
191
Liberal
83%
13%
1%
2%
153
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Views about same-sex marriage among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
36%
59%
5%
192
Moderate
66%
27%
6%
191
Liberal
82%
16%
2%
153
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.
Views about environmental regulation among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
54%
41%
1%
4%
192
Moderate
32%
62%
4%
2%
191
Liberal
15%
84%
< 1%
1%
153
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Views about human evolution among adults in Minnesota by political ideology
% of adults in Minnesota who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
Conservative
14%
20%
7%
54%
5%
192
Moderate
33%
31%
5%
28%
3%
191
Liberal
64%
17%
4%
12%
2%
153
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.