Poll Shows Growing American Support for Legal Abortion

Pew Research finds 63% of Americans favor legal abortion in most or all cases, reflecting a shift in public opinion post-Roe v. Wade.

Support for legal abortion has increased by 4 percentage points since 2021.
Majorities across diverse demographic groups, including young adults and moderate Republicans, favor legal abortion.
Medication abortion is supported by 54% of Americans, with significant partisan differences.
Abortion rights are expected to be a pivotal issue in the 2024 elections.
Americans in states with abortion bans report increased support for abortion access.