Trends

Abortion Access and Mandatory Prison Sentences for Abortion Providers

• Public opinion on abortion in Arizona is complex and nuanced.
• A majority of voters support abortion with some restrictions. Democrats tend to favor less restrictive access, while Republicans are more supportive of restrictions. A substantial portion of voters occupy the middle ground, indicating a desire for abortion access with certain limitations. In particular, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans exhibit greater agreement on abortion with limits compared to the more extreme alternatives.
• Republicans tend to be more supportive of mandatory prison sentences for abortion providers than Democrats and Independents; however substantial numbers of voters across all political affiliations oppose this policy.
• Demographic factors such as age, gender, psychological traits, race, and income also influence attitudes on abortion policy.

• Our data show bipartisan support for limited gun regulation, including mandatory background checks and raising the age of owning a firearm from 18 to 21.
• The primary source of partisan disagreement on gun control is the question of whether to establish a national gun registry. Republicans are generally opposed, whereas Democrats and Independents are more supportive.

• Republicans and Independents generally favor reducing immigration levels to the United States, while Democrats tend to support maintaining or increasing current levels.
• Opinions diverge on the issue of birthright citizenship, with Republicans more likely to oppose the policy. There is greater consensus on avoiding family separation at the border. Democrats and Republicans largely agree on the importance of using smart technology at the border.