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# CA Independents Dwarf Establishment Parties in New Voter Registration
- URL: https://ivn.us/independents-dwarf-establishment-new-voter-registration/
- Published: 2018-06-04T15:43:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-22T20:02:54.000Z
- Author: Shawn Griffiths
- Tags: News

IVN reported last week that a [purple wave is sweeping over deep blue California](https://ivn.us/2018/05/30/purple-wave-independent-voters-swell-pass-republican-registration-in-ca/). Independents (registered No Party Preference in California) now outnumber Republicans by over 83,500 voters -- and the number is likely to continue to increase, looking at statewide trends.

The [latest report](http://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ror/15day-stwddirprim-2018/congressional.pdf?ref=ivn.us) from the California secretary of state shows an increase of 168,588 voters from [April 6](http://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/ror/60day-stwddirprim-2018/congressional.pdf?ref=ivn.us) to May 21\. The increase was mostly registered independents, who dwarfed gains made by the Democratic and Republican Parties -- comprising approximately 70% (69.7%) of total new voters.

Here is the breakdown:

- Democrats: 32,804
- Republican: 5,332
- No Party Preference: 117,499
- Other (third party / unknown): 12,953

*Note: It is difficult to tell what role California's [new motor voter law](https://ivn.us/2018/05/21/ca-voters-beware-serious-glitch-dmv-motor-voter-system/) had on the numbers. The new automatic voter registration system went into effect in late April. I reached out to the California secretary of state's office, and will update the story with more information.*[New California Voter Registration](https://infogram.com/c46ee92c-883a-4f27-9a31-68cdd490b66b?ref=ivn.us)[Infogram](https://infogram.com/?ref=ivn.us)

The increase in Republican registrants made up a mere 3 percent of the voter gains. In fact, interestingly enough, "Unknown" (included in "Other") outnumbered the GOP by over 3,300 voters.

What will this mean for the nonpartisan, top-two primaries Tuesday? So many new independent voters could have a major impact on statewide races.