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Religious nones outnumber white evangelicals in 2026 midterms electorate

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Religious nones have surpassed white evangelicals in electoral influence, accounting for 27% of voters in the 2026 midterms compared to 17% for white evangelicals. This shift represents a significant decline for white evangelicals, who constituted 23% of the electorate in 2024 and 24% in 2022. Despite their shrinking demographic footprint, white evangelicals still hold considerable sway in political narratives and policy-making, as evidenced by the establishment of a White House Faith Office and a Justice Department task force aimed at addressing anti-Christian bias. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses trends in religious affiliation and their impact on electoral politics, drawing on polling data and expert commentary, rather than reporting on a specific new event.

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Religious nones outnumber white evangelicals in 2026 midterms electorate

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Russell Contreras ·

    White evangelicals lose electoral ground while religious nones expand their influence

    <p>Religious "nones" outnumbered white evangelicals by a stunning ten percentage points in the 2026 midterms electorate, up from just one point in 2024.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The era of conservative <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/29/evangelicals-quietly-q…

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