Gen-Z Twins Maintain Civility as Political Foes

Nick and Nathan Roberts, 25-year-old identical twins, hold opposing political views but remain close despite their differences.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Nick and Nathan Roberts, 25-year-old identical twins from Indiana, have taken very different political paths - Nick is a Democratic city-county councilor, while Nathan is a Republican state organizer for Turning Point. Despite their sharp disagreements on issues like immigration, the twins say they never get angry or unloving with each other, modeling civility in an era of political polarization.

Why it matters

The Roberts twins represent a rare example of family members maintaining a close relationship despite deep political divides, offering a potential model for bridging partisan gaps in a highly polarized political climate.

The details

Nick Roberts, a Democrat, and Nathan Roberts, a Republican, grew up in a politically divided household with a conservative father and liberal mother. As young adults, they have become actively involved in politics, with Nick serving on the Indianapolis city-county council and Nathan founding a political advocacy group and working for the conservative organization Turning Point. The twins frequently testify against each other on issues like election redistricting, but they insist they never get angry or unloving despite their sharp disagreements.

  • The Roberts twins became politically active around 2015 when Donald Trump launched his first presidential campaign.
  • In 2020, the twins participated in their first political campaigns.
  • In 2024, the twins supported rival candidates for president.

The players

Nick Roberts

A 25-year-old Democratic city-county councilor in Indianapolis, one of the youngest elected officials in the country.

Nathan Roberts

A 25-year-old Republican who founded a political advocacy group in Indiana and is a state organizer for the conservative organization Turning Point.

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What they’re saying

“From the time we were younger, he ended up in more right wing circles on the internet. I was in more of just more liberal circles. I don't know what happened.”

— Nick Roberts (ABC News)

“Our dad was conservative and our mom was liberal. I guess those are good examples of our family being divided.”

— Nathan Roberts (ABC News)

“If you want to make a difference, you have to be involved. And it's easy, I think, to throw your hands up and say, 'Well, I'm an independent. I hate both parties.' But if you actually want to be engaged in the process, you have to kind of pick a side.”

— Nick Roberts (ABC News)

“I think a lot of people go independent because it's kind of like a sign of, like purity, like I'm above the thing, but really, it's just like you not having much of a voice. I sort of understand and respect what people do when they go independent, I just don't think it's the right strategy.”

— Nathan Roberts (ABC News)

The takeaway

The Roberts twins' ability to maintain a close relationship despite their deep political differences offers a potential model for bridging partisan divides in an era of heightened political polarization, demonstrating that it is possible to engage in vigorous political debate while preserving familial love and respect.