White evangelicals lose electoral ground while religious nones expand their influence

Religious 'nones' outnumbered white evangelicals by ten percentage points in the 2026 midterms electorate. White evangelicals made up 17% of voters Tuesday, down from 23% in 2024. Their Republican loyalty remained high at 82%. Nones were 27% of voters, up from 24%, and their Democratic support rose to 78%. PRRI's Robert P. Jones noted white evangelicals are outnumbered in midwestern states.