Age distribution among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who are ages…
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18-29
30-49
50-64
65+
Sample size
2014
14%
38%
30%
17%
190
2007
22%
44%
20%
14%
213
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Generational cohort among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who are…
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Younger Millennial
Older Millennial
Generation X
Baby Boomer
Silent
Greatest
Sample size
2014
7%
13%
33%
35%
11%
2%
190
2007
< 1%
15%
29%
37%
15%
4%
213
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Gender composition among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who are…
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Men
Women
Sample size
2014
54%
46%
192
2007
53%
47%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Racial and ethnic composition among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who identify as…
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White
Black
Asian
Latino
Other/Mixed
Sample size
2014
85%
7%
1%
5%
3%
190
2007
85%
6%
2%
4%
3%
213
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Immigrant status among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who are…
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Immigrants
Second generation
Third generation or higher
Sample size
2014
7%
8%
85%
191
2007
11%
5%
84%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Income distribution among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who have a household income of…
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Less than $30,000
$30,000-$49,999
$50,000-$99,999
$100,000 or more
Sample size
2014
13%
18%
41%
28%
170
2007
16%
16%
31%
37%
180
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Educational distribution among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who have completed…
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High school or less
Some college
College
Post-graduate degree
Sample size
2014
37%
31%
19%
13%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Marital status among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who are…
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Married
Living with a partner
Divorced/separated
Widowed
Never married
Sample size
2014
59%
6%
6%
8%
21%
192
2007
58%
5%
13%
7%
17%
214
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Parent of children under 18 among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who are…
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Parents
Non-parents
Sample size
2014
29%
71%
192
2007
46%
54%
215
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in God among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say they…
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Believe in God; absolutely certain
Believe in God; fairly certain
Believe in God; not too/not at all certain
Believe in God; don't know
Do not believe in God
Other/don't know if they believe in God
Sample size
2014
69%
23%
1%
< 1%
3%
3%
192
2007
76%
15%
2%
1%
4%
3%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Importance of religion in one's life among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say religion is…
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Very important
Somewhat important
Not too important
Not at all important
Don't know
Sample size
2014
53%
28%
13%
6%
< 1%
192
2007
55%
33%
8%
4%
1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Attendance at religious services among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who attend religious services…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month/a few times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
32%
41%
27%
< 1%
192
2007
42%
36%
22%
< 1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of prayer among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who pray…
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At least daily
Weekly
Monthly
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
22%
5%
17%
< 1%
192
2007
57%
17%
6%
20%
< 1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who attend prayer group…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
20%
9%
9%
61%
< 1%
192
2007
21%
9%
10%
60%
< 1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of meditation among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who meditate…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
5%
4%
54%
1%
192
2007
31%
7%
5%
56%
< 1%
216
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Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
55%
21%
12%
12%
< 1%
192
2007
47%
15%
18%
19%
1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
36%
18%
17%
29%
< 1%
192
2007
39%
14%
17%
26%
4%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Sources of guidance on right and wrong among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong
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Religion
Philosophy/reason
Common sense
Science
Don't know
Sample size
2014
37%
7%
50%
3%
3%
192
2007
38%
9%
45%
8%
1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say…
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There are clear standards for what is right and wrong
Right or wrong depends on the situation
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
48%
49%
2%
1%
192
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Frequency of reading scripture among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who read scripture…
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At least once a week
Once or twice a month
Several times a year
Seldom/never
Don't know
Sample size
2014
35%
13%
7%
44%
1%
192
2007
32%
9%
11%
46%
1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Interpreting scripture among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say the holy scripture is…
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Word of God; should be taken literally
Word of God; not everything taken literally
Word of God; other/don't know
Not the word of God
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
28%
35%
2%
28%
8%
192
2007
28%
36%
6%
22%
8%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Heaven among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who …in heaven
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
18%
7%
192
2007
72%
14%
14%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Belief in Hell among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who …in hell
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Believe
Don't believe
Other/don't know
Sample size
2014
60%
29%
11%
192
2007
59%
29%
12%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Political ideology among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who are…
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Conservative
Moderate
Liberal
Don't know
Sample size
2014
57%
37%
5%
1%
192
2007
60%
32%
4%
3%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about size of government among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who would rather have…
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Smaller government; fewer services
Bigger government; more services
Depends
Don't know
Sample size
2014
90%
8%
1%
1%
192
2007
57%
38%
4%
1%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about government aid to the poor among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say government aid to the poor…
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Does more harm than good
Does more good than harm
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
75%
22%
2%
1%
192
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Views about abortion among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say abortion should be…
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Legal in all/most cases
Illegal in all/most cases
Don't know
Sample size
2014
45%
52%
2%
192
2007
52%
45%
3%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about homosexuality among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say homosexuality…
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Should be accepted
Should be discouraged
Neither/both equally
Don't know
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2014
52%
40%
7%
1%
192
2007
44%
44%
7%
4%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about same-sex marriage among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who …same-sex marriage
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Strongly favor/favor
Oppose/strongly oppose
Don't know
Sample size
2014
43%
49%
8%
192
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Views about environmental regulation among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say…
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Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy
Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost
Neither/both equally
Don't know
Sample size
2014
56%
42%
1%
1%
192
2007
33%
60%
3%
4%
216
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.
Views about human evolution among republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland
% of republicans and Republican leaners who are in Maryland who say humans…
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Evolved; due to natural processes
Evolved; due to God's design
Evolved; don't know how
Always existed in present form
Don't know
Sample size
2014
27%
30%
5%
34%
4%
192
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