Many feel their own political group is treated unfairly

Mar 6–16, 2026 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.6%Source report ↗

Core finding

About 45% of Americans agree with the statement that they feel frustrated people in their political party are treated unfairly compared with other groups, including 10% who strongly agree, according to a Verasight survey conducted March 6-16, 2026.

The largest single share, 38%, are neutral, while 17% disagree.

Topline scale

Many feel their own political group is treated unfairly.

I feel frustrated that people who are in my political party and think like me are treated unfairly compared to other groups.

Neutral
37.7%
Somewhat agree
18.6%
Agree
16.9%
Strongly agree
9.7%
Strongly disagree
6.1%
Somewhat disagree
5.8%
Disagree
5.3%

n = 1,000 · Mar 6–16, 2026 · MoE ±3.6%

Net findings combine adjacent response options from the same scale.
ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesMar 6–16, 2026
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.6%
ModuleModule 4: Identity, Politics, & Social Trust
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    I feel frustrated that people who are in my political party and think like me are treated unfairly compared to other groups.

    reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044

Cite this question

Verasight Client Omnibus Survey #2026-044, fielded March 6-16, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.6%.