How Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, baby boomers, and the Silent Generation identify politically.
Data via Election.org
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| Group | Democrat | Independent | Republican |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (born 1997-2007) | 27.0% | 56.0% | 17.0% |
| Millennial (born 1981-1996) | 24.0% | 54.0% | 21.0% |
| Generation X (born 1965-1980) | 25.0% | 42.0% | 31.0% |
| Baby Boom (born 1946-1964) | 32.0% | 33.0% | 34.0% |
| Silent Generation (born before 1946) | 32.0% | 30.0% | 37.0% |
