New DSM Register Poll shows most Iowans oppose Iowa’s new abortion law

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – A New Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll shows that a majority of Iowans oppose the state’s new abortion law.

The law bans most abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy, with narrow exceptions for rape, incest, fatal fetal abnormalities, and to save the life of the pregnant woman. It is one of the most restrictive bans in the nation, and replaces Iowa’s previous abortion law, which allowed abortions until 20 weeks.

According to the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Poll, 59% of Iowans oppose the new abortion law, while 37% favor it. 5% are not sure if they support or oppose it. 69% of women oppose the law, while 27% support it and 4% are unsure. Among men, 48% oppose the law, 46% favor it, and 6% are unsure. 61% of Iowans said abortion should be legal in most or all cases, while 35% said it should be illegal in most or all cases.

In response to the poll being released, Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque) released the following statement:

“Senate Democrats stand with the majority of Iowans who oppose the six-week abortion ban. We believe that everyone should have the freedom to make personal health care decisions without interference from the politicians.”

“It’s long past time statehouse Republicans listened to their constituents Iowans deserve the freedom to make their own medical decisions.”

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