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littlemissmartypants

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9. Data update

Reply to AverageOldGuy (Reply #8)

Tue May 26, 2026, 11:19 PM

May 26

March 2026: 18,657,918 registered voters

April 2026
Democrats: 8,182,838 voters (46.55%)
Republicans: 6,617,030 voters (37.64%)
Independent/Other: 2,778,772 voters (15.81%)

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