Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans support IVF treatment regardless of their abortion views

In vitro fertilization became an issue when an Alabama court ruling temporarily banned them

May 23, 2024

Collins Parker,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The semi-annual Vanderbilt survey is out this week, tackling a wide range of issues across Tennessee.

The poll finds Tennesseans are deeply split over abortion rights, with a slight trend toward pro-choice since the Dobbs ruling last year.

But that divide does not extend to another reproductive issue: in vitro fertilization.

82% approve of IVF treatments that allow couples to get pregnant and that goes across party lines.

The poll also asked Tennesseans if they think that IVF has moral implications.

58% said it is not a moral issue.
29% believe it is morally acceptable.
10% felt IVF is morally wrong.

“This widespread support should give the state legislature and the governor a reason to be more active on the IVF issue,” poll co-director John Geer said. “It’s clear that voters, regardless of party affiliation, want this option to remain legal.”