In a new Rasmussen Reports poll conducted on Sept. 20 with a sample of 1,026 likely voters, 43% of respondents ages 18 to 24 said they have a positive view of Islamic Sharia law. The poll, commissioned by the nonprofit Our Republic, shows a stark contrast to the broader electorate, where 57% hold a negative view.

Young voters’ attitudes and broader concerns

Support among younger age groups tapers as age rises: 39% of voters 25‑29, 36% of voters 30‑35, and 22% of voters 35‑39 expressed a positive view. When asked whether they would back a law requiring public schools to teach the “benefits of Sharia law,” a decisive 76% said they would not. Likewise, 83% rejected the idea of allowing Sharia law to become the legal code for any American town, city, or state, while only 7% said they would support such a proposal.

Texas officials respond

Outgoing Rep. Chip Roy (R‑Texas) called the findings “a warning sign” and reiterated that Sharia law is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution. Roy, who helped launch the Sharia‑Free America Caucus with Rep. Keith Self (R‑Texas), said the data underscores the need for continued legislative vigilance. “Sharia law has no place in America, and we must protect our constitutional freedoms,” Roy said.

Governor Greg Abbott has already taken steps to address the perceived threat. His administration directed the Texas Rangers to investigate Islamic organizations suspected of operating Sharia tribunals, and the Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that a Sharia‑law divorce from Pakistan is not valid in Texas. These actions reflect a broader Texas legislative agenda that prioritizes banning foreign legal codes from the state’s legal system.

Public perception of threats

The poll also asked respondents to compare perceived threats to America’s future. Forty‑three percent said Sharia law poses a greater threat than the U.S.–Israel alliance, while 25% chose the alliance as the bigger danger. A plurality of Democrats surveyed indicated the Israel alliance as the greater threat. When asked to compare Sharia law with traditional Christianity, 55% said Sharia law is the greater threat, and 13% said Christianity.

Margin of error and methodology

The survey carries a margin of error of ±3%. Field work was performed by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC, and the poll was released just weeks before the Nov. 3 election, providing a timely snapshot of voter sentiment.

Implications for the upcoming election

Republican candidates in Texas are likely to reference the poll in campaign messaging, emphasizing the need to safeguard constitutional principles against foreign legal influences. The data gives them a concrete talking point to rally voters who are wary of any attempts to introduce Sharia law into American jurisprudence.

While the poll shows a notable portion of younger voters hold a favorable view of Sharia law, the overwhelming majority across all age groups remain opposed to its adoption in any form. Texas officials argue that these numbers justify continued legislative and law‑enforcement actions to keep the Constitution supreme.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.