Summary
A poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found that support for same-sex marriage in the United States has decreased slightly but still remains above 50%. The survey involved over 22,000 adults and revealed that 65% support same-sex marriage, a drop from 69% in 2022.
Key Facts
- A PRRI survey shows 65% of Americans support same-sex marriage.
- Support for same-sex marriage among Republicans is 49%, while 83% of Democrats and 69% of independents are in favor.
- The survey's margin of error is +/- 0.87 percentage points.
- Mississippi (47%) and Arkansas (50%) are the only states where support is not a majority.
- Massachusetts and Rhode Island have the highest support at 85%, with Vermont at 81%.
- The Idaho House is trying to get the Supreme Court to reconsider its 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision.
- In 2021, Republican support peaked at 55% but now is at 41%, according to Gallup.
- The Supreme Court decided not to reconsider the Obergefell decision when a petition was brought by Kim Davis.
