Republicans split on morality of physician-assisted death, while Democrats largely see it as permissible
% who say patients choosing to end their lives with the help of a doctor is …
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown. Figures may not add to subtotals due to rounding.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 5-11, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Republicans split on morality of physician-assisted death, while Democrats largely see it as permissible
% who say patients choosing to end their lives with the help of a doctor is …
| Morally wrong | Morally acceptable | Not a moral issue | TOTAL Not morally wrong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 35% | 34% | 29% | 63% |
| Rep/lean Rep | 48% | 27% | 25% | 51% |
| >Conservative | 55% | 22% | 21% | 43% |
| >Moderate/liberal | 34% | 35% | 30% | 65% |
| Dem/lean Dem | 23% | 43% | 33% | 76% |
| >Conservative/moderate | 32% | 34% | 33% | 68% |
| >Liberal | 12% | 55% | 32% | 87% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown. Figures may not add to subtotals due to rounding.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 5-11, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
