Missouri Voters Divided on Hawley, Support Trump, and Anti-Transgender Policies, New Poll Reveals

A new poll conducted by St. Louis University/YouGov reveals that former President Donald Trump is the favored candidate for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination among Missouri Republicans, with 52% of respondents supporting him. The poll also shows that Senator Josh Hawley is the most polarizing politician in the state, with high percentages of respondents expressing strong approval or disapproval of him. The survey delves into attitudes towards LGBTQ issues and education, with a majority opposing discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in elementary and middle schools. However, at the high school level, most respondents found such discussions appropriate and opposed school bans on books featuring LGBTQ youth. The economy remains the top concern for Missourians, and Congress received the lowest approval rating among major institutions. Governor Mike Parson and Senators Eric Schmitt and Hawley all had net positive approval ratings.