As of August 2023, 84 percent of Democrat voters were supported the legalization of abortions in cases of rape or incest, this was higher in comparison to 77 percent of Republican, and 68 percent of Independent voters who were of the same opinion. This statistic illustrates the share of support toward the legalization of abortion under selected circumstances in the United States in 2023, by political party.
Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by party ID
Characteristic
Democrat/lean dem
Republican/lean rep
Independent/no lean
If the patient’s health is endangered
81%
55%
63%
If the patient's life is endangered
83%
71%
68%
In cases of rape or incest
84%
68%
72%
If the fetus is not expected to survive
78%
52%
60%
If the fetus is expected to have serious birth defects
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The 19th. (September 18, 2023). Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by party ID [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461221/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-reason-and-party-id-us/
The 19th. "Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by party ID." Chart. September 18, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461221/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-reason-and-party-id-us/
The 19th. (2023). Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by party ID. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461221/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-reason-and-party-id-us/
The 19th. "Share of Adults Who Support Legalization of Abortion in The following Circumstances in The United States in 2023, by Party Id." Statista, Statista Inc., 18 Sep 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461221/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-reason-and-party-id-us/
The 19th, Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by party ID Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461221/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-reason-and-party-id-us/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
Share of adults who support legalization of abortion in the following circumstances in the United States in 2023, by party ID [Graph], The 19th, September 18, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1461221/support-for-legalization-of-abortion-by-reason-and-party-id-us/
