Most Republicans and Democrats agree that churches should not endorse political candidates
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Most Republicans and Democrats agree that churches should not endorse political candidates
| During political elections, churches and other houses of worship … | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| … SHOULD NOT come out in favor of one candidate over another | … SHOULD come out in favor of one candidate over another | No answer | ||
| Rep/lean Rep | 74% | 25% | 1% | |
| Dem/lean Dem | 84% | 15% | 1% | |
| On day-to-day social/political questions, churches/other houses of worship should … | ||||
| … Keep out | … Express views | No answer | ||
| Rep/lean Rep | 61% | 38% | 1% | |
| Dem/lean Dem | 71% | 28% | <1% | |
| God does not favor any one country over all others | God favors U.S. over all other countries | Neither/no opinion | No answer | |
| Rep/lean Rep | 58% | 8% | 33% | 1% |
| Dem/lean Dem | 74% | 3% | 23% | 1% |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted April 6-12, 2026.
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
“How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
