Jana Riess: U.S. Latter-day Saints are becoming less Republican, but not by much

Driven by younger voters, members are shifting slowly away from default affiliation with the GOP. But it’s less of a blue wave than a blue ripple.

(Matt Rourke | AP) Blue Democratic donkey cookies and red elephant Republican cookies are seen on a tray at the Red Mug Bake Shop Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Superior, Wis. Religion News Service columnist Jana Riess notes that U.S. Latter-day Saints are slowly becoming less Republican.

Jana Riess: U.S. Latter-day Saints are becoming less Republican, but not by much

Driven by younger voters, members are shifting slowly away from default affiliation with the GOP. But it’s less of a blue wave than a blue ripple.

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