72 percent are opposed to laws supporting access to abortion and among Democrats 83 percent are in favor of laws supporting access to abortion. This discrepancy reflects the political and cultural differences between Michigan’s two major parties, as Republicans tend to be more socially conservative than Democrats on issues of reproductive health. This gap in opinion might be further explained by Michigan’s unique religious makeup, as well as factors such as education, income, and geography.
There’s a big gap in views on abortion in Michigan — among Republicans
