Americans' Support for Same-Sex Marriage Drops, New Poll Shows
Summary
A new Gallup poll shows that support for same-sex marriage in the U.S. has dropped to 65 percent, down from a recent high of 71 percent. This marks the first decline in years after steady growth since 1996, with decreases seen across political groups, especially among Republicans.Key Facts
- Support for legal same-sex marriage fell from 71% in 2022-2023 to 65% in 2026.
- The poll shows 62% of Americans now say gay and lesbian relationships are morally acceptable, the lowest since 2016.
- Declines in support occurred among Democrats, independents, and Republicans, with Republicans dropping sharply to about 37% support.
- Democrats still show strong support at 87%, with only a slight decrease recently.
- The survey was conducted in May 2026 with over 1,000 U.S. adults.
- The decline interrupts more than 20 years of growth in acceptance of same-sex marriage.
- Experts say some people may be less willing to express their views publicly due to political or social pressures.
- Reduced LGBTQ representation in media may also influence public attitudes.
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