- Half of New Jersey Singles Open to Cross-Party Dating.
- Interestingly, singles in 2024 ‘battleground’ voting states are more open to dating across political lines.
- Interactive heatmap showing the number of ‘independent’ daters in each state.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Scroll across any dating app nowadays, and you’ll spot the usual wish list: a kind heart, loyal soul, and an appetite for adventure. But tucked between the emojis and the selfies with puppies, a new deal-breaker is trending: a refusal to date someone who supports an opposing political party. As our politics becomes more and more politized, it would appear that the heart is taking sides, and ‘independent’ romantics – those willing to date beyond party lines – are dwindling.
However, a recent poll by DatingAdvice.com offers a glimmer of hope. They surveyed 3,000 singles to find out just how many are truly politically colorblind in Cupid’s game. It’s a quirky, election-year exploration of love’s new battleground—where politics and passion collide…
Encouragingly, the poll found that over half of singles in New Jersey (59%) remain open to dating across the political spectrum. However, this was below the national average of 63%. More specifically:
- 14% of Republican voting singles in New Jersey would not date a Democrat.
- On the flipside, 27% of Democrats would not date a Republican voter.
Daring Daters: Notably, the willingness to date across party lines varies widely by region. In Delaware, for instance, a mere 9% of both Democrat and Republican singles are sticklers for same-party sweethearts, which means a staggering 82% are game for a mixed-political mingle.
Dakota’s Dating Divide: In contrast, South Dakota shows a much lower propensity for bipartisan romance. Only 29% of the state’s singles consider themselves ‘independent’ in their dating choices, displaying a preference for partners within the same political party.
Interactive heatmap showing how many ‘independent’ daters there are in each state (click on ’embed’ to host on your site).
A deeper look into the dating data revealed the following insights:
Conservative Cupids: When it comes specifically to Republican singles, a striking trend appears. Particularly in North Dakota, a significant 50% show an unwillingness to step across the political aisle for romance. On the other hand, Republican singles in Kansas display a greater openness, with just 4% indicating they would not entertain the prospect of dining with a Democrat. In general, a modest 17% of Republican singles nationwide said they would not be prepared to go on a Democrat date.
Liberal Love: Democratic singles seem comparatively less amenable to crossing party lines for a date, with 20% saying ‘no’ to dating Republicans, slightly higher than their GOP counterparts at 17%. In South Dakota, this trend is even more pronounced, where 43% of Democrat voters are unwilling to consider Republicans romantically. Meanwhile, in Utah, Democratic singles are much more flexible, with only 8% saying they would swipe left on a Republican – possibly a pragmatic choice given the limited dating pool.
Caucus Crush: Among the fascinating findings of the study is the link between states with a high rate of politically open-minded singles and those identified by analysts as key battlegrounds in the upcoming 2024 election. The consensus among experts suggests seven critical states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Intriguingly, DatingAdvice.com’s poll indicates that nearly all these states, except one, boast a larger or average share of singles who are ‘independents’ when it comes to dating:
In the context of 2024’s pivotal “Battleground of Hearts”:
- Arizona sees 63% of its daters willing to cross party lines.
- Georgia has 62% open to bipartisan dating.
- Michigan reports a substantial 67%.
- Nevada also shows an impressive 71%.
- North Carolina presents 63% open-minded singles.
- Pennsylvania takes the lead with 72%.
- Wisconsin features 65% ready to date across the aisle.
“It’s encouraging to see that many singles are looking beyond political affiliations when seeking a partner,” says Amber Brooks of DatingAdvice.com. “Our findings suggest that while politics are a defining aspect of our identity, they don’t necessarily dictate our personal relationships. Even in an era of polarized political views, love still has the potential to unite us.”
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Ive always found democratic women easy.. a few drinks and they ‘lose the laundry’
WTH!!!???
Nevertheless, like her emotions, a woman’s political positions are equally labile.
ever heard of ‘peanut butter legs’