Compare Trump and Harris' views on LGBTQ rights and marriage equality

Washington — Among the topics voters may consider in the 2024 presidential election are LGBTQ rights — and it's an issue where former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have starkly different messages and backgrounds.

A large majority of Americans support legal protections for LGBTQ people, according to a survey from the Public Religion Research Institute. But support is stronger in blue states than red states, and has declined overall in recent years — especially among Republicans. And support for same-sex marriage has also seen a slight decline.

Meanwhile, 38% of Americans said LGBTQ rights are a factor in their voting decisions, and 30% say they will vote only for a candidate who aligns with them on the issue.