Poll: 38% of Americans Believe Neither Party Represents Them

A recent NBC News Stay Tuned Poll reveals widespread disillusionment with both major U.S. political parties, as 38% of Americans say neither the Democrats nor Republicans fight for people like them. Only about a quarter feel represented by either party individually, and just 15% believe both are working for their constituents. Younger voters and those aligned with third-party or independent movements express especially high levels of dissatisfaction, with significant portions stating neither party represents them. Among progressives, 38% feel unrepresented by either party, while 67% of those identifying with the MAGA movement say the GOP fights for them. Favorability ratings for both parties remain low, with Democrats viewed favorably by 40% and Republicans by 44%, and both struggling most with independents and internal divisions. The findings highlight growing public pessimism and suggest major parties face challenges in rallying core supporters and attracting younger and independent voters.