In general, do you think a political candidate being openly gay would help or hurt their chances of winning a statewide election in the state where you live?

In general, do you think a political candidate being openly gay would help or hurt their chances of winning a statewide election in the state where you live? Published on October 16, 2026 → Survey conducted on October 16, 2026 on 7963 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Help a lot

Help a little

Neither help nor hurt

36%

Hurt a little

20%

Hurt a lot

18%

Not sure

16%

Help a lot

Help a little

Neither help nor hurt

36%

Hurt a little

20%

Hurt a lot

18%

Not sure

16%

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