# Voters See Republicans as Elitist Party

> Voters now view Republicans as more elitist than Democrats, shifting voter perceptions.
- Title: Voters See Republicans as Elitist Party · Seattletimes
- Summary: Voters now view Republicans as more elitist than Democrats, shifting voter perceptions. Voters increasingly see Republicans as elitist, with 43% identifying…
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## Voter Perception Shift
Voters now see Republicans as more elitist than Democrats, with 43% identifying Republicans versus 33% for Democrats.
## 2022 Comparison
In 2022, Republicans and Democrats were nearly tied at 36% and 35% for the elitist label.
## Independent Voters Shift
Independent voters now see Republicans as elitist by 45% compared to 36% in 2022.
## Gender Divide
Women are 20 points more likely than men to view Republicans as elitist.
## Age Group Shift
18- to 29-year-olds see Republicans as elitist by 59% to 27%.
## Voter Stories
Voters describe Republicans as disconnected from ordinary people, with Trump’s policies seen as elitist.
## What Happens Next
Some voters who supported Trump in 2024 may switch to Democrats in November.
## Key takeaway

Voters increasingly see Republicans as elitist, with 43% identifying them as such versus 33% for Democrats.