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Support for Nontraditional Candidates Varies by Religion
Christians' reluctance to back a presidential candidate who is gay, an atheist, a socialist or Muslim may limit these candidates' chances nationally. Nonreligious Americans' coolness toward evangelicals dampens their chances.
The Trend Line: Support of Same-Sex Marriage Reaches Record High
According to Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport, 55% of Americans support same-sex marriage, the highest on record, reflecting Americans' changing perspective on gay marriage.
In U.S., 10.2% of LGBT Adults Now Married to Same-Sex Spouse
Two years after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, 10.2% of LGBT Americans are now married to a same-sex partner, up from 7.9% before the ruling.
Approval of Out-of-Wedlock Births Growing in U.S.
A new high of 61% of Americans say having a baby outside of marriage is morally acceptable, while 35% say it is morally wrong. This is a reversal from 2002, when more said it was morally wrong (50%) than said it was morally acceptable (45%).
Americans Offer Gloomy State of the Nation Report
Americans' satisfaction with a variety of aspects of U.S. life and public policy areas remains depressed from 2020, with many declining further since 2021.
For First Time, Majority of Americans Favor Legal Gay Marriage
For the first time in Gallup's tracking of the issue, a majority of Americans (53%) believe same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid. The increase from 44% last year came exclusively from political independents and Democrats. ...
In U.S., Broad, Steady Support for Openly Gay Service Members
The majority of Americans in all key demographic subgroups continue to favor allowing openly gay men and women to serve in the military. At the national level, views haven't changed since last year, with 70% currently in favor and 25% opposed.
Knowing Someone Gay/Lesbian Affects Views of Gay Issues
Americans who personally know someone who is gay or lesbian are more likely than those who do not to support legalized gay marriage, 49% to 27%. They are also more likely to think gay or lesbian relations should be legal and to be comfortable ...
Americans' Opposition to Gay Marriage Eases Slightly
More Americans continue to oppose (53%) than favor (44%) legal recognition of same-sex marriage, but the current level of opposition ties the lowest Gallup has measured since 1996.
In U.S., Estimate of LGBT Population Rises to 4.5%
The percentage of American adults identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender increased to 4.5% in 2017 from 4.1% in 2016 and 3.5% in 2012.