U.S. Support for Same-Sex Marriage Stays at 54% in Latest YouGov Poll Amid Rising Opposition

A new survey indicates American backing for same-sex unions remains at a narrow majority level. This figure holds steady from earlier this year yet highlights growing resistance in some circles.

The Economist/YouGov poll from late October involved more than 1,600 adults across the nation. It found 54 percent in favor of legalization, 33 percent against, and 13 percent unsure about the issue.

This comes years after the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges secured nationwide rights for such couples. Acceptance had broadened significantly in the years since, with many polls showing levels above 60 percent through the early 2020s.

Lately, though, certain state actions and national debates have tested that progress. Lawmakers in several areas have advanced bills to curb recognition, even as federal protections stand firm for now.

It is true that the October YouGov poll shows 54 percent support for same-sex marriage, matching the 54 percent from their June survey of over 4,000 adults. That said, the opposition rose from 26 percent to 33 percent in the interim, while other polls like Gallup’s recent 69 percent suggest YouGov’s results may capture a specific subset rather than a broad decline.

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