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Same-sex marriage
Although public support for same-sex marriage has increased nationally, at present only six states and the District of Columbia issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Where the states stand
Polling Californians
Gaining support
Will Obama’s support help?
Where the states stand
North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the state constitution on May 8 banning same-sex marriage, but it will not go into effect until Jan. 1.
Polling Californians
In a poll of 1,002 registered voters May 17–21, respondents were asked about the upcoming presidential election and gay marriage:
Gaining support
Gallup poll results on same-sex marriage:
Will Obama’s support help?
In November, four states that voted for Barack Obama in 2008 are expected to have same-sex marriage issues on the ballot. The states, what’s being proposed and how the vote went in 2008 between Obama and John McCain:
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Election results are only for Obama and McCain and may not add up to 100% because of rounding or third-party candidates. |
