U.S. Muslims align closer with Republicans than Democrats on family, sexuality and gender identity | Pew Research Center

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July 21, 2025

Muslim Americans share political attitudes with both the Democratic and Republican parties

U.S. Muslims align closer with Republicans than Democrats on family, sexuality and gender identity

U.S. Muslims align closer with Republicans than Democrats on family, sexuality and gender identity

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Muslim Americans share political attitudes with both the Democratic and Republican parties
Muslims lean slightly more toward the Democratic Party than the Republican Party
Like U.S. adults overall, Muslims are divided on topics including school prayer and abortion
U.S. Muslims align closer with Republicans than Democrats on family, sexuality and gender identity
Muslims’ views on government size, racial diversity and immigration more closely mirror Democratic than Republican attitudes