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From the article:

Voters who do not align with the Democratic or Republican parties make up the largest portion of the American electorate, yet their actual political views are frequently misunderstood. Research published in American Politics Researchshows that most independent voters hold moderate ideologies and desire a system focused on open-mindedness rather than rigid political labels. The findings suggest that these individuals are an active, distinct segment of the voting public wanting better representation, rather than simply apathetic citizens or disguised partisans.