Support for LGBTQ+ Rights Declines Slightly in 2023

A recent survey reveals a minor decrease in support for LGBTQ+ protections, marking the first decline since 2015.

Public support for LGBTQ+ rights, including same-sex marriage and nondiscrimination protections, has seen a slight decline for the first time since 2015, according to a survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.
Despite the dip, a significant majority of Americans across political and religious spectrums continue to support LGBTQ+ protections.
The decline in support is notably driven by shifts in conservative attitudes and a slight decrease among younger adults.
LGBTQ+ rights remain a key consideration for many voters, with a large number of Americans indicating it will influence their voting decisions in upcoming elections.
The survey's findings come amid a backdrop of conservative legislative efforts and legal challenges aimed at rolling back LGBTQ+ rights.