OKLAHOMA CITY – A new survey shows Oklahoma voters strongly believe birth control should be more accessible and affordable in the state. The survey was conducted by the public affairs firm Amber Integrated on behalf of Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare on February 1-2, 2025. The poll included 1,004 registered voters. Topline results can be downloaded here.
KEY FINDINGS:
Availability of Birth Control: Eighty-seven percent of respondents agree that birth control should be readily available in Oklahoma.
Cost and Public Savings: Two-thirds (67%) agree that birth control saves taxpayers money by reducing unintended pregnancies and associated costs.
Maternal and Infant Health: Six in ten (60%) believe that birth control access is beneficial for the health of mothers and babies, highlighting the role of contraception in reducing health risks.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention: More than nine in ten (94%) consider lowering teen birth rates to be a critical public-health priority.
Affordability and Convenience: A strong majority (69%) of voters support lowering the cost of birth control. Sixty-one percent support allowing women to access a full year’s supply of birth control pills at once.
Electoral Implications: Seventy percent of voters say they would be less likely to support a candidate who wants to make birth control harder to obtain.
“These results send a clear message that Oklahoma families value birth control access, which is a critical tool for reducing healthcare costs and ensuring families can make the best decisions for their health and financial well-being.,” said Julie McKone, Executive Director for Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare. “Voters understand that preventing unintended pregnancies not only saves taxpayer dollars, but also protects the well-being of mothers and communities across our state.”
The survey included both live callers and an online survey of voters. It was weighted for party affiliation, age, gender and education level to ensure accurate representation of Oklahoma’s electorate and carries a 3.09% margin of error at a 95% confidence interval.
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