Many feel their own political group is treated unfairly
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.
n = 1,000 · Mar 6–16, 2026 · MoE ±3.6%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Mar 6–16, 2026 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.6% |
| Module | Module 4: Identity, Politics, & Social Trust |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/omnibus-2026-044
I feel frustrated that people who are in my political party and think like me are treated unfairly compared to other groups.
Cite this question
Verasight Client Omnibus Survey #2026-044, fielded March 6-16, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.6%.