Despite the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell vs. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage, support among Republicans has plummeted to 41%, down from 55% three years ago. In contrast, support from Democrats has surged to a record high of 88%. The 47-point partisan gap represents the steepest divide in the past 29 years. Concurrently, national support for same-sex relations remains strong at 68%, although it has declined from last year's 71%. This shift comes amid growing legislation targeting LGBTQ+ rights, especially under the Trump administration.
Not even 50% of Republicans back marriage equality in the US, with support dropping from 55% to 41% since 2020, the lowest since 2016.
Support among Democrats has risen to 88%, while the gap between Republican and Democrat views on marriage equality is at its largest in nearly three decades.
American support for same-sex relations remains strong at 68%, but it has seen a decrease from 71% last year, signalling shifting societal perceptions.
Justice Anthony Kennedy articulated the significance of marriage in his ruling, stating: "No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion."
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