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85% of Americans Support Transgender Rights, Survey Finds

4/2/2026

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In February 2026, the SRSS survey commissioned by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found 85% of U.S. adults favor equal rights for transgender individuals.
Support for healthcare access is 89%, workplace protections 79%, and protections for transgender students 83%.
41.2% of Americans know someone who is transgender.
People who regularly converse with transgender individuals show higher levels of support.
The trend spans political affiliations, including a majority of Republicans.

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In February 2026, the SRSS survey commissioned by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found 85% of U.S. adults favor equal rights for transgender individuals.
Support for healthcare access is 89%, workplace protections 79%, and protections for transgender students 83%.
41.2% of Americans know someone who is transgender.
People who regularly converse with transgender individuals show higher levels of support.
The trend spans political affiliations, including a majority of Republicans.