Abortion Remains Key Issue for Voters, with Democrats Holding a Sizeable Edge over Republicans

Nine months ahead of the first presidential primary of the 2024 election season, many voters, especially women, say candidates’ views on abortion will again be a key issue, and Democrats hold a strong edge over Republicans on the issue, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. Three in 10 registered […] Read more »

Nearly 6 in 10 Voters Reject Criminalizing Any Abortions

A majority of voters (57%) say the government should not make abortion a crime, punishable with prison time or fines. This includes seven-in-ten Democrats and nearly two-thirds of independents. Among Republicans, 77% oppose criminalization before fetal viability (22-24 weeks), including 42% who oppose any criminalization and 35% who only favor […] Read more »

Majority of Americans Believe Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage Should be Guaranteed Rights

In the wake of the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, 69% of Americans believe the option of having an abortion before the 15th week of pregnancy should be a guaranteed right, according to the newest edition of the Grinnell College National Poll. The results of the poll, conducted […] Read more »

California: Voters overwhelmingly back the state’s constitutional amendment on abortion rights

Eight in ten California voters (81%) consider abortion to be of importance to them when voting in this year’s Congressional and other state and local elections. In particular, 63% rate the issue “very important.” In addition, 71% say they would vote Yes on Proposition One, a constitutional amendment on the […] Read more »

Congress Should Act to Protect Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide, Most Voters Say

A solid majority of voters are on board with Democratic-led efforts to codify gay and lesbian couples’ right to get married in any U.S. state, according to a new Morning Consult/Politico survey. In the July 22-24 survey, 58% of voters support congressional passage of a federal law to protect the […] Read more »