A new poll released Wednesday shows that a majority of Georgians – particularly Black voters – continue to oppose the state’s new restrictive abortion law.
Nearly 62% objected overall, with about 54% saying they strongly opposed it. Black respondents were the most adamantly against it, with 86.4% of them saying they firmly disapprove of the law.
When asked how a candidate’s position on abortion would factor into their decision-making at the ballot box, 47% of those surveyed – including 76% of Black respondents – said they are more likely to back someone who will protect access.
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