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 Sept. 20 – 25, 2022, by Selzer & Company in partnership with Grinnell College, were released on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022.

Nearly half (49%) of Republicans share this belief, along with 89% of Democrats and 69% of independents. Additionally, 50% of those identifying as Evangelicals support abortion as a right. CONTINUED

Grinnell College National Poll


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