Most Americans don't see themselves as far-right

Apr 9–15, 2025 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.5%Source report ↗

Core finding

More than half of Americans (54%) say the term "far right" does not describe their politics, including 40% who say it does not fit at all, according to an April 2025 Verasight survey.

About one-in-five (22%) say the label fits them at least somewhat, with 7% saying it fits strongly. Nearly a quarter (23%) are not sure.

Topline distribution

Most Americans don't see themselves as far-right.

To what extent do you feel like the term “far right” describes your politics?

Strong nonalignment
39.7%
I'm not sure
23.2%
Some alignment
15.2%
Some nonalignment
14.6%
Strong alignment
7.3%

n = 1,000 · Apr 9–15, 2025 · MoE ±3.5%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesApr 9–15, 2025
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.5%
Modulesociety
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    To what extent do you feel like the term “far right” describes your politics?

    verasight-mpsa-2025.tiiny.co

Cite this question

Verasight MPSA Omnibus Survey #2025-026, fielded April 9-15, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.