Republican Support for Same-Sex Marriage Hits 30-Year Low in U.S. Poll

Recent Gallup polls reveal a significant partisan divide in support for same-sex marriage in the United States. While overall support remains steady at around 68%, Republican approval has declined to historic lows, with only 41% supporting marriage equality—a drop from highs of 55% in 2021 and 2022. In contrast, Democratic support has reached record levels, with 88% endorsing same-sex marriage, while independents show 76% support. The moral acceptability of same-sex relationships also reflects this divide, with 86-88% of Democrats viewing them as morally acceptable compared to just 38% of Republicans. This widening gap coincides with increased conservative emphasis on traditional, biblical definitions of marriage, particularly among regular churchgoers. Despite these partisan differences, the majority of Americans continue to recognize same-sex marriages as valid, though Republican support continues to erode amid cultural debates over LGBTQ+ issues in schools and society.