Poll: Abortion Support in Illinois Isn't Overwhelming
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference at a Planned Parenthood facility last year.
Polling firm Ogden & Fry released a detailed poll Monday laying out multiple questions on abortion.
Here are a few highlights:
40% of respondents say they are “pro-choice with some restrictions” (like opposition to partial birth or late term abortions).
14% are 100% pro-life and 24% are pro-life with exceptions (rape, incest, life of the mother, etc.)
22% are completely pro-choice, who would allow abortion until the moment of birth, including partial birth abortions)
46% believe abortion law is a federal issue and should be covered by a federal law. 39% say it’s a state issue.
40% of respondents say abortion laws should be decided through direct citizen referenda, 35% want to leave it to the legislative branch (as they should) and 10% believe its an issue for the courts.
56% of respondents oppose taxpayer funding for elective abortions.
42% support the Parental Notification of Abortion. 35% support PNA with an ability for a a minor to get a judge’s approval to bypass the requirement. 23% say parental notification should not be required.
A plurality, 26% of respondents, said abortions should not be allowed after viability outside the womb, which is around 20 weeks. 22% said abortion should not be limited in any way.
52% of respondents say they would be less likely to support a candidate who believes elective abortions should be legal until the moment of birth. 28% were more likely.
Respondents were asked to rank the six most important issues to them. Abortion finished last. Inflation, public safety/crime, education, taxes, and corruption were all ahead of abortion.
One Republican lawmaker texted The Illinoize Monday that “Democrats are way overplaying this issue,” noting that Governor JB Pritzker has made abortion rights a centerpiece of his public messaging in recent weeks.
One Democratic consultant said she was “shocked” abortion was low on the list, considering the media storm over a leaked preliminary decision which would overturn Roe vs. Wade.
