Overwhelming Support for Abortion Access in Wisconsin: Poll

Strategic Insights -

A recent poll commissioned by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and A Better Wisconsin Together shows that a majority of Wisconsinites support allowing access to abortion. The online poll conducted by Hart Research Associates between March 21 and March 28 involved 605 registered voters in Wisconsin, revealing that 45% of voters are "base supporters" of abortion, meaning they personally support the right to abortion and believe it should be legal. In addition, 34% were "soft supporters," indicating that they are personally against abortion but oppose government restrictions. The poll also found that 74% of voters think abortion is at risk nationally, and 71% said it is at risk on a statewide level.

Key Takeaways:

  • The poll found that 45% of voters are "base supporters" of abortion, meaning they personally support the right to abortion and believe it should be legal.
  • 34% of voters are "soft supporters," indicating that they are personally against abortion but oppose government restrictions.
  • 69% of survey participants reported a "favorable" view of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
  • 78% of voters support protecting healthcare professionals from criminal charges related to providing abortion care.
  • 72% of voters favor allowing advanced healthcare providers like nurse practitioners and midwives to provide abortion care.
  • 70% of voters favor funding for healthcare clinics that provide abortion care.
  • 68% of voters favor Medicaid and BadgerCare coverage for abortion care.
  • 62% of respondents said they were more likely to vote for a candidate who supports guaranteeing legal abortion, while 57% said they would vote against a candidate who wants to make abortion illegal.
  • 70% of voters would support a referendum that guarantees the legal right to an abortion in Wisconsin if it appeared on ballots.

Statistics:

  • 605 registered voters participated in the online poll conducted by Hart Research Associates between March 21 and March 28.
  • 45% of voters are "base supporters" of abortion.
  • 34% of voters are "soft supporters" of abortion.
  • 69% of survey participants reported a "favorable" view of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
  • 74% of voters think abortion is at risk nationally.
  • 71% of voters said abortion is at risk on a statewide level.
  • 62% of respondents said they were more likely to vote for a candidate who supports guaranteeing legal abortion.
  • 57% of respondents said they would vote against a candidate who wants to make abortion illegal.
  • 70% of voters would support a referendum that guarantees the legal right to an abortion in Wisconsin.

Sources:

  • A Better Wisconsin Together
  • Hart Research Associates
  • Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
  • Wisconsin Examiner
  • 19th News