19th century
In 1854, the Republican Party was founded in the Northern United States by forces opposed to the expansion of slavery, … See more

Civil War and Reconstruction era
During the 19th century, Republican factions included the Radical Republicans. They were a major factor of the party from its inception in 1854 until the end of the Reconstruction Era in 1877. They strongly opposed See more

According to a 2015 Gallup poll, 25% of Americans identify as Republican and 16% identify as leaning Republican. In comparison, 30% identify as Democratic and 16% identify as leaning Democratic. The Democratic Party has typically held an overall edge in … See more

• The Almanac of American Politics 2022 (2022) details on members of Congress, and the governors: their records and election results; also … See more

The Republican Party's founding members chose its name as homage to the values of republicanism promoted by Democratic-Republican Party, which its founder, Thomas Jefferson, … See more

Economic policies
Republicans believe that free markets and individual achievement are the primary factors behind economic prosperity. Reduction in income … See more

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