Gallup’s latest annual survey reveals that self-identified Republicans have reached a historic high, with 48% of U.S. adults now aligning with the GOP, marking the highest level of Republican affiliation in the survey in decades, which is great news for former President Donald Trump.

In contrast, the percentage of voters leaning toward the Democratic Party has decreased to 45%, down from 48% in 2020 when President Joe Biden was elected.

The shift in party allegiance suggests that Republicans, under the leadership of Trump, could be poised for a strong performance on November 5th.

The poll shows that a majority of voters prefer GOP control over key factors affecting the election. Republicans are trusted to handle the country’s “most important problems” by a margin of 46-41%, and 50% of Americans believe Republicans are best suited to keep the nation “prosperous.”

In contrast, President Joe Biden’s job approval is at a low 39%, with only 22% of respondents expressing satisfaction with the current direction of the country.

More U.S. adults identify as Republican or say they lean toward the Republican Party (48%) than identify as or lean Democratic (45%).

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Favorability ratings for both parties are closely matched, with Republicans holding a slight edge at 43-42%. However, when it comes to keeping America safe from international threats, the GOP leads Democrats by a substantial 14 points, 54-40%.

An important factor driving Republican gains is that 55% of Americans prefer reduced government involvement in their lives.

Increased Republican activism has been apparent for months to those closely following American politics. Before Biden decided to end his reelection bid, he led Trump by just 8% among voters under 30—a significant drop from the double-digit margins Democrats usually enjoy with that demographic.

While Vice President Kamala Harris has gained some ground with younger voters since launching her campaign, mainstream polls indicate her support still lags behind the levels Biden achieved in 2020, according to recent surveys.