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Long Island Minorities Shift to Independents, Democrats Decline

9/29/2025

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Long Island's minority neighborhoods saw Democratic registration fall from nearly 60% to about 50% over the last decade.
Independents now outnumber Democrats nationally; on Long Island, independent share rose about 4%, while minorities register as "blank".
Minority voters express disillusionment with Democrats, citing a leadership disconnect; Republicans court them on economics and quality of life; independents still influence elections.

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Story summary

Long Island's minority neighborhoods saw Democratic registration fall from nearly 60% to about 50% over the last decade.
Independents now outnumber Democrats nationally; on Long Island, independent share rose about 4%, while minorities register as "blank".
Minority voters express disillusionment with Democrats, citing a leadership disconnect; Republicans court them on economics and quality of life; independents still influence elections.