

8/20/25 - Democrats in Decline: Voter Registration Trends Revealed
Aug 21, 2025
Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee for governor of New Jersey, discusses alarming trends in voter registration that reveal a significant Democratic decline. He highlights the 4.5 million voter shift toward Republicans and the implications for upcoming elections. Ciattarelli critiques the current state of New Jersey under Gov. Phil Murphy, spotlighting issues like overcrowding, skyrocketing taxes, and rising antisemitism. He passionately argues that New Jersey deserves better leadership and outlines his vision for transformative change.
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Nationwide Registration Swing Toward Republicans
- The New York Times analysis found Democrats lost about 2.1 million registered voters while Republicans gained 2.4 million across 30 states from 2020–2024.
- That 4.5 million swing occurred in battleground and solid-state areas, signaling a broad brand decline for Democrats.
Demographic Shifts Among New Voters
- Democrats saw steep declines among men and younger voters, groups that swung toward Trump.
- New registrant shares flipped: Democrats fell and Republicans rose among new voters under 45 between 2018 and 2024.
Independents And Democratic Erosion
- More voters have registered as independents, but recently that growth has come mostly at Democrats' expense.
- By 2024 Republicans overtook Democrats among new registrants, reversing the 2018 pattern.