A new nationwide survey shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans continue to back legal marriage rights for same-sex couples, though support has dipped from previous highs. According to the Public Religion Research Institute poll, 65% of those surveyed believe gay and lesbian couples should have the legal right to marry.
The findings reveal a stark partisan divide on the issue. While 83% of Democratic respondents expressed support for marriage equality, only 49% of Republicans shared that view.
Geographically, support varies significantly across the country. According to PRRI, “The only states without majority support for same-sex marriage are Mississippi and Arkansas. The highest support is in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.”
