Poll: Over half of NC voters support “Abortion – Woman’s Right To Know Act”

RALEIGH, NC (NEWS RELEASE) – Fifty-six percent of North Carolina voters support proposed legislation requiring more information be provided to women before an abortion is performed, according to a new poll released by the Civitas Institute.

The proposed legislation would require that a woman seeking an abortion first consult with a doctor who would then provide an ultrasound image of the fetus. The doctor would provide the woman with information on alternatives to abortion in addition to requiring a 24-hour waiting period before the abortion can be performed. After being told this, 56 percent of voters said they support this legislation, 36 percent oppose it, and 7 percent said they do not know or have no opinion.

Republican voters overwhelmingly support the proposed legislation (72 percent support – 22 percent oppose). In addition, over half of unaffiliated voters are in favor of the bill (55 percent support – 38 percent oppose), while Democratic voters are evenly split by a 45 percent – 45 percent margin.

“Voters think this is a common sense piece of legislation that informs women, gives them all available options and allows them time to consider this information,” said Civitas Institute President Francis De Luca.

Full Text of Question:

“There is proposed legislation that would require that a woman seeking an abortion must first consult with a doctor who would then provide an ultrasound image of the fetus and then provide the woman with information on alternatives to abortion. After this, the legislation would require a 24-hour waiting period before the abortion can be performed. Do you support or oppose this proposed legislation?”

Total Support – 56%
Total Oppose – 36%

Strongly Support – 42%
Somewhat Support – 14%
Somewhat Oppose – 8%
Strongly Oppose – 28%
Don’t Know/No Opinion – 7%
Refused – 1%