Most Hispanic Americans Support Legal Abortion

Most Hispanic Americans in New Survey Support Legal Abortion

A recent Associated Press poll has shed light on the views of Hispanic Americans regarding abortion. According to the survey, a broad majority of Hispanic adults believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases. This finding contradicts often-repeated misconceptions regarding Latinos and social conservatism.

Abortion Opinions Among Hispanic Americans

The AP poll, conducted from September 12 to 16 among 2,028 adults nationwide, involved 712 Hispanic adults. The survey’s main finding is that 67 percent of Hispanics oppose abortion bans. The poll’s results are consistent with other polls on the matter and highlight the importance of considering the diverse views within the Hispanic community.

Breaking Down the Results

The survey’s results were similar across different demographic categories within the Hispanic community. Among Hispanic Protestants, 23 percent said abortion should be legal in all cases, while 39 percent said it should be legal in most cases. For Hispanic Catholics, the figures were 27 percent and 40 percent, respectively.

Comparison to General Population

In comparison to the general population, Hispanic respondents were more likely to favor total abortion bans. While 8 percent of the overall poll’s respondents said they would like to see abortion be illegal in all cases, 12 percent of Hispanic adults, as well as Hispanic Catholics and Protestants, agreed with this stance.

Support for 15-Week Abortion Ban

The poll also found that a larger share of Hispanics supports banning abortion after 15 weeks. Among all adults, 41 percent support this idea, while 48 percent of Hispanic adults, 52 percent of Hispanic Catholics, and 53 percent of Hispanic Protestants agree with this stance.

UnidosUS Survey Results

A separate survey conducted by civil rights organization UnidosUS in August found similar results. The poll of 3,000 Hispanic voters found that 71 percent agreed with the idea that it is wrong to "take that choice away" from people seeking abortion, while 21 percent disagreed with that statement. Among respondents who identified as Catholic, 74 percent agreed with the statement, and 19 percent disagreed.

Top Concerns for Hispanic Voters

While abortion is an important issue, it is not the top concern for Hispanic voters. Economic issues have consistently polled as a top concern for Hispanic voters. In the UnidosUS poll, 59 percent of respondents listed inflation as a top three issue, 39 percent listed jobs and the economy, 31 percent listed affordable housing, and only 19 percent listed abortion.

Conclusion

The results of the AP poll and the UnidosUS survey demonstrate that a majority of Hispanic Americans support legal abortion and are more likely to favor total abortion bans than the general population. These findings highlight the importance of considering the diverse views within the Hispanic community and ensuring that all individuals have access to reproductive healthcare services.

FAQs

Q: What percentage of Hispanic adults support legal abortion in all cases?

A: 27 percent of Hispanic adults support legal abortion in all cases, while 40 percent support legal abortion in most cases.

Q: What percentage of Hispanic adults oppose abortion bans?

A: 67 percent of Hispanic adults oppose abortion bans.

Q: What is the top concern for Hispanic voters?

A: Economic issues, such as inflation and jobs and the economy, are the top concerns for Hispanic voters.

Q: How does the Hispanic community compare to the general population in terms of support for total abortion bans?

A: Hispanic adults are more likely to favor total abortion bans than the general population. While 8 percent of the overall poll’s respondents said they would like to see abortion be illegal in all cases, 12 percent of Hispanic adults agreed with this stance.