Democrats now party of white-collar workers, while GOP is more working-class: Poll

Published July 13, 2022 12:00am ET



Difficult economic times are spurring working-class and minority voters toward the Republican Party, while Democrats lead among white-collar workers, according to a recent poll.

The Democratic Party’s favorability in congressional elections leads among white, college-educated voters by 20%, but the parties are nearly tied among Hispanic voters, according to a New York Times / Siena College poll. Though Democrats retain a majority of the black vote, their diminishing share of the Hispanic vote and voters without college degrees signifies a drastic realignment from the last several election cycles.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.