2012 Maryland Question 6

Referendum on same-sex marriage Question 6 the 1992 referendum 1992 Maryland Question 6 September 2023 Referendum Question 6 Civil Marriage Protection Act 1373504 1246045 2734176 300px County results 300px Congressional district results 300px Precinct results 1 county Yes #2B2457 90–100% 1px #AAAAAA solid #28497C 80–90% 1px #AAAAAA solid #47729E 70–80% 1px #AAAAAA solid #7D9CBB 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #B6C8D9 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid No #32320C 90–100% 1px #AAAAAA solid #5D5D2D 80–90% 1px #AAAAAA solid #8B8B54 70–80% 1px #AAAAAA solid #BCBC83 60–70% 1px #AAAAAA solid #DEDEBD 50–60% 1px #AAAAAA solid Source: Maryland State Board of Elections - Official Results Maryland November 6, 2012 Question 6 (colloquially called the Maryland same-sex marriage referendum) is a referendum that appeared on the general election ballot for the U.S. state of Maryland to allow voters to approve or reject the Civil Marriage Protection Act—a bill legalizing same-sex marriage passed by the General Assembly in 2012. The referendum was approved by 52.4% of voters on November 6, 2012, and thereafter went into effect on January 1, 2013.http://www.equalitymaryland.org/2012/11/8/we-won-marriage-now-wh We Won Marriage – Now What? Answers to Your Questions Equality Maryland November 8, 2012 December 4, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130214072307/http://www.equalitymaryland.org/2012/11/8/we-won-marriage-now-wh February 14, 2013 Ballot measure The ballot measure read as follows:2012 General Election Ballot Question Language http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2012/ballot_question_language.html#state6 elections.state.md.us Maryland State Board of Elections August 20, 2012 Question 6Civil Marriage Protection Act Establishes that Maryland's civil marriage laws allow gay and lesbian couples to obtain a civil marriage license, provided they are not otherwise prohibited from marrying; protects clergy from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony in violation of their religious beliefs; affirms that each religious faith has exclusive control over its own theological doctrine regarding who may marry within that faith; and provides that religious organizations and certain related entities are not required to provide goods, services, or benefits to an individual related to the celebration or promotion of marriage in violation of their religious beliefs. The choices read as follows: For the Referred LawAgainst the Referred Law History Same-sex marriage in Maryland The Civil Marriage Protection Acthttp://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?tab=subject3&ys=2012rs/billfile/hb0438.htm House Bill 438. Civil Marriage Protection Act (2012). Maryland General Assembly January 1, 2012 was passed by the Maryland General Assembly in February 2012 and signed on March 1, 2012, by Governor Martin O'Malley. The Maryland House of Delegates approved the bill by a 72–67 vote,Maryland House Of Delegates Passes Marriage Equality Bill http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2012/02/17/428460/maryland-house-of-delegates-passes-marriage-equality-bill/ June 8, 2012 ThinkProgress February 17, 2012 and the Maryland Senate approved the bill by a vote of 25–22.https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-xpm-2012-mar-01-la-na-nn-maryland-gay-marriage-bill-signing-20120301-story.html Md. gay marriage bill to become law Thursday afternoon, opponents begin referendum effort The Washington Post June 8, 2012 Ricardo Lopez March 1, 2012Hill David Maryland senate approves same-sex marriage bill http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/feb/23/maryland-senate-approves-same-sex-marriage-bill/ June 8, 2012 The Washington Times February 23, 2012 Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the bill were included to ensure that religious leaders, religiously controlled institutions, and their programs are legally protected from being required to officiate or provide facilities for a same-sex marriage or couple if they refuse.Volsky Igor Maryland's Same-Sex Marriage Bill Includes Most 'Explicit' Religious Conscience Protections http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2012/01/25/411191/marylands-same-sex-marriage-bill-includes-most-explicit-religious-conscience-protections/ June 8, 2012 Think Progress January 25, 2012 Opponents of same-sex marriage announced the launch of the petition drive for the referendum two weeks later.Wagner John https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/maryland-politics/post/same-sex-marriage-opponents-in-md-start-collecting-signatures/2012/03/14/gIQATcfECS_blog.html Same-sex marriage opponents in Md. start collecting signatures - Maryland Politics The Washington Post March 14, 2012 January 4, 2013 "The General Assembly and the governor do not have the final word on marriage in Maryland," said Derek McCoy, executive director of Maryland Marriage Alliance. "The people do." Petitioners submitted more than twice the number of required signatures to place the referendum on the election ballot,Linskey Annie Same-sex marriage opponents gather twice the signatures needed for referendum https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/05/29/same-sex-marriage-opponents-gather-twice-the-signatures-needed-for-referendum/ January 4, 2013 The Baltimore Sun May 29, 2012 and in June, the State Board of Elections announced that enough were validated.Wagner John Same-sex marriage headed to ballot in Md. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/maryland-politics/post/same-sex-marriage-headed-to-ballot-in-md/2012/06/07/gJQAVCn3LV_blog.html January 4, 2013 The Washington Post June 7, 2012 Support and opposition thumb|left|Campaign signs outside of a polling place in Towson, Maryland. November 2012. Support for Question 6 consisted of a coalition of civil rights leaders, clergy,http://www.marylandersformarriageequality.org/maryland-faith-for-marriage-equality/ Maryland Faith for Marriage Equality Marylanders for Marriage Equality November 12, 2012 businesses,http://www.marylandersformarriageequality.org/md-businesses-for-marriage-equalit/ MD Businesses for Marriage Equality Marylanders for Marriage Equality November 12, 2012 partners,http://www.marylandersformarriageequality.org/coalition/partners/ Partner List Marylanders for Marriage Equality November 12, 2012 and politicians known as Marylanders for Marriage Equality. The opposition to Question 6 consisted of religious figures and politicians known as the Maryland Marriage Alliance.Lavers Michael K. http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/10/22/minister-describes-gays-as-predators-during-marriage-rally/ Minister describes gays as 'predators"'at Md. rally Washington Blade October 22, 2012 November 11, 2012 Governor Martin O'Malley, a Catholic, led the 2012 campaign for same-sex marriage in Maryland.http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2011/09/omalley_raises_money_for_sames.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110921112237/http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2011/09/omalley_raises_money_for_sames.html dead September 21, 2011 Maryland Politics: O'Malley raises money for same-sex marriage campaign Weblogs.baltimoresun.com September 8, 2011 November 11, 2012Linskey Anne O'Malley signs same-sex marriage bill https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/03/01/omalley-signs-same-sex-marriage-bill/ November 11, 2012 The Baltimore Sun March 1, 2012AP Md. Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Gay Marriage https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/md-governor-signs-bill-legalizing-gay-marriage-15828907#.T0_2wqVdkuw November 11, 2012 ABC News March 1, 2012 O'Malley said he concluded that "discriminating against individuals based on their sexual orientation in the context of civil marital rights is unjust" and "treating the children of families headed by same-sex couples with lesser protections under the law than the children of families headed by heterosexual parents, is also unjust."https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/omalley-archbishop-at-odds-over-same-sex-marriage-letters-show/2011/08/08/gIQA4vR02I_story.html O'Malley, archbishop at odds over same-sex marriage, letters show Washingtonpost.com December 21, 2011 November 11, 2012 John Wagner Arguments supporting Question 6 included protecting the children of gay and lesbian couples by affording their parents equal rights under the law,http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2011-09-omalley_raises_money_for_sames-story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160703103041/http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2011-09-omalley_raises_money_for_sames-story.html dead July 3, 2016 Maryland Politics: O'Malley raises money for same-sex marriage campaign Baltimore Sun September 8, 2011 February 26, 2013 improving quality of life,John Riley http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2012/03/omalley-signs-marriage-equalit.html Gov. O'Malley Signs Marriage Equality Bill, Making Maryland Eighth State (Plus DC) to Do So Metroweekly.com February 26, 2013 January 17, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130117015400/http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2012/03/omalley-signs-marriage-equalit.html dead principles of fairness,Julie Mertus https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/03/04/since-when-do-we-have-referendums-on-rights-3/ Gay marriage: A referendum is inappropriate Baltimore Sun March 4, 2012 October 19, 2021 civil equality,https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/24/for-question-6-marriage-equality-strengthens-our-society-2/ Maryland same-sex marriage referendum Baltimore Sun October 24, 2012 February 26, 2013 and highlighting religious protections.http://www.metroweekly.com/news/?ak=7763&pagenumber=all African-American Pastors Rally in Support of Maryland's Question 6: Group says measure is about civil rights, not religion; counters perceptions of African-American clergy opposing marriage equality: News section Metro Weekly February 26, 2013 Arguments in opposition to Question 6 included protecting children from being taught same-sex marriage in public schoolshttp://www.metroweekly.com/news/?ak=7863 Opposition to Question 6 in Overdrive: Marriage-equality opponents, down in polls, employ shock tactics, misinformation campaign Metro Weekly October 27, 2012 February 26, 2013 with a focus on "boys can marry boys",Jean Marbella https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/30/debate-over-question-6-focuses-on-teaching-gay-marriage-2/ Debate over Maryland Question 6 focuses on 'teaching' gay marriage Baltimore Sun October 30, 2012 February 26, 2013Wagner John https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/ad-on-school-curriculum-sparks-heated-debate-in-marylands-gay-marriage-fight/2012/10/26/6b2bf814-1f95-11e2-ba31-3083ca97c314_story.html https://archive.today/20130412033146/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-10-26/local/35501161_1_marylanders-for-marriage-equality-marriage-debate-gay-marriage April 12, 2013 Ad on school curriculum sparks heated debate in Maryland's gay marriage fight Washington Post October 26, 2012 October 19, 2021John Riley http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2012/02/maryland-house-joint-committee-1.html Maryland House Committees Host Joint Marathon Hearing on Marriage Equality - Poliglot Metroweekly.com February 10, 2012 November 11, 2012http://marriageinmaryland.com/ Marriage in Maryland: Fact Check ACLU of Maryland November 11, 2012 preserving parental rights,https://www.marylandmarriagealliance.org/maryland-marriage-alliance-commercial-highlights-threats-to-parental-rights/ Maryland Marriage Alliance Commercial Highlights Threats to Parental Rights Marylandmarriagealliance.org October 26, 2012 February 26, 2013 November 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105150423/https://www.marylandmarriagealliance.org/maryland-marriage-alliance-commercial-highlights-threats-to-parental-rights/ dead a traditional definition of marriage as between one man and one woman,http://www.marylandmarriagealliance.org/the-threat-to-marriage/ The Threat to Marriage Marylandmarriagealliance.org November 6, 2012 February 26, 2013 January 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130116232534/http://www.marylandmarriagealliance.org/the-threat-to-marriage/ dead and protecting religious beliefs.Conneen Mike http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/10/angela-mccaskill-featured-in-new-political-ad-81132.html Angela McCaskill featured in new political ad WJLA.com October 17, 2012 February 26, 2013 An official at Gallaudet University, Angela McCaskill, used as an exampleLavers Michael K. http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/10/22/minister-describes-gays-as-predators-during-marriage-rally/ Minister describes gays as 'predators"'at Md. rally Washington Blade October 22, 2012 February 26, 2013 of religious persecution in a political ad opposing same-sex marriage, opted to have herself removed because it was misleading.https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/17/scare-tactics-from-question-6-opponents-3/ Maryland gay marriage opponents make false claims Baltimore Sun October 17, 2012 February 26, 2013 McCaskill, who was fired after the university learned that she signed the petition in opposition of Question 6, said she signed solely "because she believed the matter should be voted on."Johnson Jenna https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/gallaudet-worker-pro-democracy-not-anti-gay/2012/10/16/9cd7bba8-17cc-11e2-8792-cf5305eddf60_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121207204419/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-10-16/local/35500005_1_marriage-law-gallaudet-president-gay-marriage December 7, 2012 Gallaudet worker: 'Pro-democracy,' not anti-gay Washington Post October 13, 2012 February 26, 2013 Her personal views on same-sex marriage were unknown. Religious officials, as well as supporters of same-sex marriage rallied for McCaskill and called for her reinstatement, stating that she should not be penalized for her personal views.Chibbaro Lou http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/01/08/gallaudet-president-reinstates-chief-diversity-officer/ Gallaudet reinstates chief diversity officer Washington Blade January 8, 2013 February 26, 2013 Several dozen small employers in the state have said that same-sex marriage will be good for business, helping to attract and retain talent.https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/11/10/same-sex-marriage-law-good-for-business-employers-say-2/ Maryland same-sex marriage law good for business, employers say Baltimore Sun November 10, 2012 November 11, 2012 Mirabella Lorraine Fundraising Advocates for Question 6 raised a total of approximately $4.1 million: contributions from the organizations and individuals under Marylanders for Marriage Equality (78.5%), Human Rights Campaign's National Marriage Fund and Maryland Families PAC (14.2%), NAACP's National Voter Fund for Question 6 (5.8%), Freedom to Marry's Maryland PAC (0.9%), and Maryland for All Families (0.1%).http://votersedge.org/maryland/ballot-measures/2012/november/question-6/funding Question 6: Voter's Edge Votersedge.org November 5, 2012 February 24, 2013 Opponents of Question 6 raised a total of approximately $1.7 million: contributions from the organizations and individuals under Maryland Marriage Alliance, National Organization for Marriage (75%), and the Knights of Columbus (14.7%).Brydum Sunnivie http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2012/11/07/maryland-officially-becomes-gay-marry-land Maryland Officially Becomes Gay Marry Land Advocate.com November 7, 2012 February 24, 2013 Notable Supporters 22em President Barack Obamahttp://www.glaad.org/blog/president-obama-embraces-marriage-equality-maine-maryland-washington-and-minnesota President Obama Embraces Marriage Equality in Maine, Maryland, Washington and Minnesota GLAAD October 25, 2012 November 11, 2012 Former President Bill Clinton Former Vice President Dick CheneyBaltimore Sun February 17, 2012 Maryland lawmakers under national pressure on marriage bill Annie Linskey https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/02/17/maryland-lawmakers-under-national-pressure-on-marriage-bill-2/ November 11, 2012 Terry McAuliffe, former chairman of the DNC Ken Mehlman, former chairman of the RNC Julian Bond, former chairman of the NAACP,civil rights activistBolcer Julie http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2012/10/09/maryland-naacp-releases-radio-ad-marriage-equality Maryland NAACP Releases Radio Ad for Marriage Equality Advocate.com October 9, 2012 November 11, 2012 Al Sharpton, civil rights activistHarris Hamil R. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/under-god/post/prominent-black-clergy-support-maryland-same-sex-marriage/2012/09/21/875731f8-042d-11e2-8102-ebee9c66e190_blog.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120922210405/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/under-god/post/prominent-black-clergy-support-maryland-same-sex-marriage/2012/09/21/875731f8-042d-11e2-8102-ebee9c66e190_blog.html dead September 22, 2012 Prominent black clergy support Maryland same-sex marriage The Washington Post September 22, 2012 November 11, 2012 Delman Coates of Mount Ennon Baptist Churchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjbuwRqpvck It's About Fairness: Rev. Delman Coates for Question 6 YouTube November 11, 2012 Donte Hickman Sr. of Southern Baptist Churchhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/10/maryland-question-6-pastors_n_2109800.html Maryland Question 6 Advocates' Alliance With 2 Baptist Pastors Helped Build Broad Support Huffingtonpost.com November 11, 2012 Michael Grass November 10, 2012 Brendon Ayanbadejo, linebacker for the Baltimore Ravenshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/11/07/same-sex-marriage-amendments-brendon-ayanbadejo-chris-kluwe/1690015/ Ravens' Brendon Ayanbadejo thrilled gay marriage approved in Maryland USAToday.com December 23, 2012 November 7, 2012 1119SEIU1199 MD/DC Stands with Labor to Support Marriage Equality in Maryland http://www.1199seiu.org/1199_md_dc_stands_with_labor_to_support_marriage_equality_in_maryland 1199seiu.org United Healthcare Workers East November 11, 2012 AFL–CIOMaryland Charts New Path for Marriage Equality in U.S. http://www.marylandersformarriageequality.org/maryland-charts-new-path-for-marriage-equality-in-us/ MarylandersforMarriageEquality.org November 11, 2012 Equality Maryland Human Rights Campaign ACLU of Maryland Maryland State Education AssociationState affiliate of the National Education Association NAACP of Baltimorehttps://www.rawstory.com/2012/09/naacp-leader-backs-maryland-marriage-equality/ NAACP leader backs Maryland marriage equality The Raw Story September 18, 2012 November 11, 2012 PayPalhttp://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/business-support-grows-for-marriage-equality-in-maryland https://web.archive.org/web/20121111153346/http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/business-support-grows-for-marriage-equality-in-maryland dead November 11, 2012 Business Support Grows For Marriage Equality in Maryland Hrc.org November 5, 2012 November 11, 2012 Calvert Investments Nike, Inc. Nordstrom Notable Opponents 22em Edwin Frederick O'Brien, former Archbishop of Baltimore Derek McCoy of Maryland Marriage Alliance Tony Perkins of Family Research Council Harry R. Jackson, Jr. of Hope Christian Church Brian Brown of National Organization for Marriage Delegate Don DwyerDon Dwyer calls himself "the face of the opposition" to same-sex marriage http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2011/02/supporters_open_house_samesex.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110227204235/http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2011/02/supporters_open_house_samesex.html dead February 27, 2011 The Baltimore Sun November 11, 2012Maryland's Don Dwyer Claims Gay Marriage Supporters Have Perjured Themselves http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=7674&MediaType=1&Category=26 On Top Magazine November 11, 2012 Delegate Emmett C. Burns, Jr.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/07/brendon-ayanbadejo-ravens-emmett-burns-marriage_n_1863488.html Brendon Ayanbadejo Supports Gay Marriage: Emmett C Burns Jr. Sends Complaint Letter To Ravens Huffingtonpost.com September 7, 2012 November 11, 2012 Chris GreenbergDelegate Burns' Official Complaint Letter to Ravens Head Coach about NFL Player's Endorsement of Same-sex Marriage in Maryland Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 11, 2012.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-qjePNL-s MD Delegate Emmett Burns on Out-Of-State Marriage Equality Recognition YouTube January 26, 2010 November 11, 2012 Opinion polls Public opinion surveys have reported those in favor of same-sex marriage and those opposed. Date of opinion pollConducted bySample sizeIn favorOpposedUndecidedMargin of Error January 9–15, 2012http://www.gonzalesresearch.com/polls/Maryland%20Poll%20January%202012.pdf Maryland Poll 2013-12-05 Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies 808 49% 47% 4% ±3.5% January 23–26, 2012Washington Post Half of Maryland residents back legalizing same-sex marriage John Wagner January 30, 2012 June 8, 2012 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/half-of-maryland-residents-back-legalizing-same-sex-marriage/2012/01/30/gIQAGeJ6cQ_story.html The Washington Post 1,064 50% 44% 6% ±3.5% March 5–7, 2012The Baltimore Sun Poll shows slim majority supports gay marriage in Md Annie Linskey March 8, 2012 June 8, 2012 https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/03/08/poll-shows-slim-majority-supports-gay-marriage-in-md/ Public Policy Polling 600 52% 44% 4% ±3.5% March 16–19, 2012http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/state/poll-shows-same-sex-referendum-faces-a-divided-public Poll shows same-sex referendum faces a divided public Abc2news.com 2012-03-28 2013-12-05 OpinionWorks 601 40% 43% 16% ±4% May 14–21, 2012Public Polling Memo re: Maryland Same-Sex Marriage Referendum http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/MarylandPollingMemo.pdf Public Policy Polling June 8, 2012Chicago Tribune Clarence Page May 27, 2012 Obama's effect on gay 'rites', Polls show black voters' opinions of same-sex marriage are changing http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-oped-0527-page-20120527,0,209193.column November 10, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121112164529/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-oped-0527-page-20120527,0,209193.column November 12, 2012 Public Policy Polling 852 57% 37% 6% ±3.5% July 24–28, 2012http://marylandersformarriageequality.org/wp-content/uploads/MDfME-Hart-poll-memo.pdf Results Of Recent Maryland Poll On Marriage Equality 2012-11-02 2012-10-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20121001152530/http://marylandersformarriageequality.org/wp-content/uploads/MDfME-Hart-poll-memo.pdf dead Linskey, Annie https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/08/02/new-poll-shows-majority-support-same-sex-marriage-2/ New poll shows majority support same-sex marriage Baltimore Sun 2012-08-02 2013-12-05 Hart Research Associates 504 54% 40% 6% ±4.5% September 17–23, 2012http://www.gonzalesresearch.com/polls/Latest%20Poll.pdf Maryland Poll September 2012 2013-12-05 Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies 813 51% 43% 6% ±3.5% September 25–27, 2012https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/09/29/poll-finds-support-for-same-sex-marriage-but-not-gambling-2/ Poll finds support for same-sex marriage, but not gambling Baltimore Sun 2012-09-29 2013-12-05 OpinionWorks 804 49% 39% 12% ±3.5% October 11–15, 2012Washington Post Maryland leans toward historic embrace of same-sex marriage in vote next month John Wagner October 18, 2012 October 18, 2012 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/maryland-leans-toward-historic-embrace-of-same-sex-marriage-in-vote-next-month/2012/10/18/a91dedba-1885-11e2-9855-71f2b202721b_story.html The Washington Post 843 52% 43% 5% ±4% October 20–23, 2012https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/26/maryland-statewide-likely-voter-poll/ Maryland statewide likely voter poll baltimoresun.com October 28, 2012 November 1, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029190408/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-maryland-statewide-likely-voter-poll-20121028,0,4340314.graphic October 29, 2012 live Linskey Annie https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/10/27/md-voters-evenly-split-on-same-sex-marriage/ State voters evenly split on same-sex marriage baltimoresun.com October 27, 2012 November 1, 2012 OpinionWorks 801 46% 47% 6% ±3.5% October 21–25, 2012http://pl.scribd.com/doc/111599471/Goucher-Poll-Results-1 Goucher Poll Results 1 Pl.scribd.com October 29, 2012 November 1, 2012http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2012/10/goucher-college-poll-shows-broad-support-for-maryl.html Goucher College Poll Shows Broad Support for Maryland Marriage Equality MetroWeekly October 31, 2012 January 7, 2013 January 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130107184909/http://www.metroweekly.com/poliglot/2012/10/goucher-college-poll-shows-broad-support-for-maryl.html dead Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center at Goucher College 667 55.4% 39.2% 5.4% ±3.79% Results On November 6, 2012, the measure was approved by 52.4% of voters.Honan Edith https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-campaign-gaymarriage-idUSBRE8A60MG20121107 Maryland voters approve gay marriage, Maine poised to Reuters November 7, 2012 January 4, 2013http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/07/politics/pol-same-sex-marriage Voters approve same-sex marriage for the first time CNN.com November 7, 2012 January 4, 2013 In a statement regarding the election results, Governor Martin O'Malley said "Whether your parents happen to be gay or straight, Democratic, Republican or Independent, your families are equal before the eyes of the law."Linskey, Annie https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/11/07/voters-approve-same-sex-marriage-law-2/ Maryland approve same-sex marriage law - Baltimore Sun Baltimore Sun November 7, 2012 January 4, 2013 The leading opposition group said that "No matter how it turns out, there have been thousands of people who are engaged in the process." On November 29, 2012, Attorney General Doug Gansler issued a legal opinion stating that court clerks could begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples once the governor certified the election results on December 6, 2012, though they would not become effective until January 1, 2013.https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/maryland-attorney-general-issues-legal-opinion-on-timing-of-same-sex-marriage-licenses/2012/11/29/b7300c4c-3a6f-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html Maryland attorney general issues legal opinion on timing of same-sex marriage licenses Washington Post November 29, 2012 January 4, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121130232924/http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/maryland-attorney-general-issues-legal-opinion-on-timing-of-same-sex-marriage-licenses/2012/11/29/b7300c4c-3a6f-11e2-9258-ac7c78d5c680_story.html November 30, 2012 21 out of the 24 counties in Maryland chose to issue the licenses ahead of schedule. An exit poll conducted by AP and Edison Research found:http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/archives/fnp_display.htm?storyID=146037 Exit polls: Maryland voters who backed Obama also favored same-sex marriage November 7, 2012 Associated Press January 7, 2013 7 in 10 young voters, age 29 and under, voted in favor of same-sex marriage. Almost 6 in 10 of those age 30 to 44 voted in favor of same-sex marriage. Nearly two-thirds of women with children voted in favor of same sex marriage. Those over age 45 slightly voted against same-sex marriage. Nearly two-thirds of those age 65 and older voted against same-sex marriage. County breakdown +Breakdown of voting by countyhttp://elections.state.md.us/elections/2012/results/general/gen_detail_qresults_2012_4_0006S-.html Maryland State Board of Elections Elections.state.md.us November 9, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121129024326/http://elections.state.md.us/elections/2012/results/general/gen_detail_qresults_2012_4_0006S-.html November 29, 2012 County Yes Votes No VotesMontgomery65.8%289,62534.2%150,498Howard59.2%88,76840.8%61,139Baltimore City57.2% 138,00742.8%103,294Anne Arundel52.4%133,05347.6%120,883Baltimore County51.7%194,15048.3%181,162Frederick51%58,34949%55,952Prince George's49.6%183,25750.4%186,296Kent49.1%4,68550.9%4,856Talbot48.2%9,56751.8%10,290Calvert45.8%20,20554.2%23,944Charles45.6%33,33454.4%39,792Harford44.5%55,05755.5%68,785Cecil44.3%18,27955.7%22,993Queen Anne's44.2%10,78855.8%13,609Saint Mary's44.2%20,60655.8%25,971Carroll43.8%37,63156.2%48,253Worcester42.2%11,09657.8%15,212Wicomico39.8%16,10760.2%24,405Washington38.8%23,58561.2%37,246Dorchester38.7%5,64561.3%8,943Caroline37%4,78563%8,139Somerset35.7%3,46764.3%6,244Allegany34.5%9,96565.5%18,927Garrett27.5%3,49372.5%9,212 See also LGBTQ Maryland LGBT rights in Maryland 2012 Minnesota Amendment 1 Same-sex marriage in the United States Other same-sex marriage referendums Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, 2017 2016 Bermudian same-sex union and marriage referendum 2013 Croatian constitutional referendum Irish same-sex marriage referendum, 2015 2015 Slovak same-sex marriage referendum 2015 Slovenian same-sex marriage referendum United States: Maine: 2009 Maine same-sex marriage referendum 2012 Maine same-sex marriage referendum 2012 Washington same-sex marriage referendum External links House Bill 438 – Civil Marriage Protection Act References 30em Category:LGBTQ rights in Maryland Category:LGBTQ law in the United States Category:2012 in LGBTQ history Category:Same-sex marriage ballot measures in the United States Question 6 Maryland Category:Maryland ballot measures