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marriage only, they supported it with 72% in favor and 27% against, and with voters who didn't know what
Amendment 1 did, they supported it with 64% in favor and 28% against. Among North Carolina voters who were informed about the effects Amendment 1 banning same-sex marriage and civil unions and then asked how they would vote, only 38% continued to support it, 46% against it, and 16% were unsure. When combined those who do and don't know the effects of Amendment 1 it found that 55% would vote for it, 41% would vote against, and 4% were unsure. It also found that 55% of North Carolina voters support legal recognition of same-sex couples with 27% supporting same-sex marriage, 28% supporting civil unions, 41% oppose any legal recognition of same-sex couples, and 4% were unsure. When asked what the effects of Amendment 1 would be, 40% of voters thought that Amendment 1 banned same-sex marriage and civil unions, 27% thought it banned same-sex marriage only, 26% were unsure, and 7% thought it legalized same-sex marriage.
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unmarried couples it could have harmed domestic-violence protections for that population. After passing a similar constitutional amendment in Ohio, several courts ruled that domestic violence protections did not apply to unmarried couples and cases were dismissed or told not to press charges. The courts could have determined that validation of unmarried couples domestic legal union status would violate the amendment. However, the counter argument was that North
Carolina's domestic-violence statutes were better defined and included protections for unmarried couples.
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attorney), these could have been contested in court based on the argument that they recognize a domestic legal union between the two parties. Issues in estate planning could have arisen through increased litigation contesting wills of unmarried individuals, particularly those in same-sex relationships. Again, the courts could have ruled that any recognition of a domestic legal union between unmarried partners would be unconstitutional and therefore rule those wills and trusts invalid.
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state. He also found that constitutional amendments banning same-sex marriage and civil unions perform on average about 7% worse at the voting booth than amendments banning same-sex marriage alone. Polling from
September 2011 to May 2012 put support of same-sex marriage between 30 and 35%. Nate's 2013 model projected North Carolina's support for a hypothetical same-sex marriage ballot measure would be at 34.2% in 2008 and 40.2% in 2012.
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3790:(6) Are persons of the opposite sex who are in a dating relationship or have been in a dating relationship. For purposes of this subdivision, a dating relationship is one wherein the parties are romantically involved over time and on a continuous basis during the course of the relationship. A casual acquaintance or ordinary fraternization between persons in a business or social context is not a dating relationship.
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relationships would not have been recognized under
Amendment One, there were potentially serious consequences. In Potential Legal Impacts of the Proposed Same Sex Marriage Amendment, the authors concluded that in child-custody disputes "judges may interpret as an expression of public policy against all non-marital relationships. This interpretation may have caused judges to view such relationships as having a
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continuing to allow private-party contracts between employees and employers. For example, a private company could agree to extend health benefits to employees and their partners. However, since "domestic legal union" was untested language in the courts, the issue was considered likely to face litigation to determine what the actual meaning would be and how it would be implemented.
3641:"Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of private parties pursuant to such contracts."
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The vote on
Amendment 1 was held during the lower-turnout North Carolina primary election rather than during a general election when voter turnout is typically higher. Furthermore, whereas the Republican primary was an active contest, the Democratic primary was effectively uncontested and thus had an
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In addition to legal implications, there were concerns that the amendment would harm economic development and vitality. Some felt that business's employee recruitment and retention would be hurt if the most talented prospects did not feel that North
Carolina was progressive or representative of their
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negative impact on a child, and fashion custody orders accordingly. They also said that in custody disputes between a parent and non-parent, the courts could decide that one parent's relationship is impermissible since it would validate a domestic legal union other than heterosexual marriage. As with
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advocacy organization in North
Carolina, said "Today's ruling allowing loving, same-sex couples to marry across North Carolina is a historic moment for our state", and said that "With it, we celebrate with so many North Carolinians who have worked tirelessly over decades to change hearts, minds, and
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The campaigns were fueled by more than $ 1,000,000 in spending by the pro-amendment coalition Vote For
Marriage NC and $ 2,000,000 in spending by the anti-amendment group Coalition to Protect North Carolina Families. Big donors, making more than $ 10,000 contributions, were the main source of funds.
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predicted
Amendment 1 would likely pass. His 2011 model, based on past results of past support for constitutional bans on same-sex unions based on religious participation in each state and whether the amendment would additionally ban civil unions, found support for a hypothetical constitutional ban
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found that only 40% of North
Carolina voters actually knew that Amendment 1 bans both same-sex marriage and civil unions, and among those voters who do know the effects of Amendment 1, they opposed it with 60% against and 38% in favor. Among the 27% of voters who thought Amendment 1 banned same-sex
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Nate found an amendment banning same-sex marriage only in North Carolina would be an overwhelming favorite to pass, according to both the accelerated model at 60.4% and the linear model at 66.1%. He also stated that there was uncertainty in statistical modelling due to different conditions in each
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Since the 4th Circuit also covers Maryland, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, the decision by the Supreme Court to refuse review meant the 4th Circuit decision stood as case law in the other states. With the exception of Maryland, where same-sex marriage was already legal, court cases were
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State law had already defined marriage as being between a man and a woman prior to its passage. Amendment 1 was the last state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage to be passed in the United States via voter referendum, as well as the shortest-lived: it was found unconstitutional in
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The amendment constitutionally banned same-sex marriages, which were never recognized by the state and was statutorily banned since 1996, and civil unions or civil union equivalents, which were never recognized by the state. North Carolina became the 30th US state to ban same-sex marriage in its
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Other areas of protection that were under question included hospital visitation, emergency medicals decisions, and disposition of deceased partner's remains. Although there are legal documents that can help protect medical and financial security (power of attorney, living will, medical power of
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Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State. This section does not prohibit a private party from entering into contracts with another private party; nor does this section prohibit courts from adjudicating the rights of
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In addition to restricting benefits to couples in domestic partnerships, the amendment could have also stripped protections for unmarried couples such as domestic violence and stalking protections. If the courts had determined that the language used in the amendment invalidates protections for
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would be a clear favorite to pass in the accelerated model at 53.4%, which treats increasing support of same-sex marriage at a faster rate due to a particularly sharp increase in support for same-sex marriage in national polls in the past three years, and overwhelming favorite to pass in the
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Adoption and child-visitation protections were also in question. While North Carolina only allows adoption by one unmarried adult, there are cases where children are adopted by two unmarried adults (including same-sex couples) in other states and are now living in North Carolina. Since those
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Some said that all unmarried couples, both same-sex and opposite-sex, and their children that are receiving domestic-partner benefits as public employees would no longer be eligible for those benefits under this amendment. The second sentence in the amendment sought to address this issue by
3763:(3) Are related as parents and children, including others acting in loco parentis to a minor child, or as grandparents and grandchildren. For purposes of this subdivision, an aggrieved party may not obtain an order of protection against a child or grandchild under the age of 16;
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to this day. In order to repeal the overturned parts of the constitution, either 60% of the North Carolina General Assembly must approve a bill putting another legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the ballot and that amendment must be approved by a majority of voters or
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constitution and 20th US state to ban civil unions or civil union equivalents in its constitution. This preempted the state judiciary from requiring the state to legally recognize same-sex marriages or civil unions or civil union equivalents and preempted the
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On May 8, 2012, at 7:30 pm ET the polls closed. At 9:11 pm ET, with 30 percent of the precincts reporting, 43 percent of the vote against and 57 percent of voters approve of the Amendment 1. At 9:15 pm ET, the
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of Senate Bill 514 is: "An Act to Amend the Constitution to Provide That Marriage Between One Man and One Woman is the Only Domestic Legal Union That Shall Be Valid or Recognized in This State."
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projected, with 35 percent of the vote counted and 58 percent of those casting ballots voted in favor of the amendment, that Amendment 1 had passed.
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even further reduced turnout of the Democratic electorate relative to what might have occurred in a hotly contested primary.
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The bill proposed to add a new section to article XIV, which covers miscellaneous provisions. The sections of the bill were:
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General Synod of the United Church of Christ, et al. v. Drew Reisinger, Register of Deeds of Buncombe County
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5074:"Potential Legal Impact of the Proposed Domestic Legal Union Amendment to the North Carolina Constitution"
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March 23, 2009: Half of North Carolinians oppose state constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages
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Memorandum of Decision and Order from U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
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September 30, 2011: Majority of N.C. residents oppose constitutional ban on same-sex marriage
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5246:"Same-Sex Marriage: North Carolina's Proposed Ban, Amendment One, Could Create 'Legal Chaos'"
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Senate Bill 514 was introduced in the 2011 legislative session North Carolina. Sponsored by
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State constitutional prohibitions on same-sex marriage in the United States on 22 May 2012
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expressed disappointment in the outcome and announced his support for same-sex marriage.
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Specifies that the amendment shall be submitted to voters, and defines the ballot text.
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ban, granted Legislature authority to ban same-sex marriage. Reversed in 2013 by the
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5699:"North Carolina Voters Have Already Abandoned Thom Tillis' Position on Gay Marriage"
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In a study by Maxine Eichner, Barbara Fedders, Holning Lau, and Rachel Blunk of the
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unequal laws in the state we call home. Love won and the barriers to it are done."
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5356:"North Carolina Amendment One: Proposed Gay Marriage Ban Draws National Attention"
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ARTICLE XIV, Section 6 of the Constitution of North Carolina, as amended, states:
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3754:(2) Are persons of opposite sex who live together or have lived together;
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4828:"Amendment One, North Carolina Public Employers, and Domestic Partner Benefits"
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ARTICLE XIV, Section 6 of the North Carolina Constitution remains a partially
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5866:"news/amendment-one-struck-down/article_40763ce2-5099-11e4-84c9-001a4bcf6878"
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in the state and also constitutionally protected same-sex and opposite-sex
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Constitutional amendment certified as election fraud questions winnowed
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5840:"Marriage at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals | Freedom to Marry"
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Amendment One: N.C. Voters Approve Measure To Block Same-Sex Marriage"
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3602:. All Senate Democrats voted "no" except for those who did not vote:
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5313:"Biz Owners: Amendment One Could Harm Business Economic Development"
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on same-sex marriage and civil unions in North Carolina during the
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Civitas Poll: Unaffiliated Voters Still Support Marriage Amendment
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Civitas Poll: Majority of Voters Still Support Marriage Amendment
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promptly filed to strike down various state laws and amendments.
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How Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage Is Changing, and What It Means
5167:"What You Should Know About the Legal Effects of Amendment One"
3850:(NOM) contributed more than $ 427,000 to Vote For Marriage NC.
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5730:"Obama announces he supports same-sex marriage - CNNPolitics"
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Feb. 28, 2011: State residents divided on health care reform
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U.S. state constitutional amendments banning same-sex unions
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North Carolina’s Ban on Gay Marriage Appears Likely to Pass
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NC marriage amendment has plenty of support in primary test
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April 2, 2012: Support growing for same-sex marriage rights
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in North Carolina that (until overruled in federal court)
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November 7, 2011: State residents divided on OWS movement
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March 9, 2012: Economic mood brightens in North Carolina
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5195:"North Carolina Marriage Protection Amendment Fact Sheet"
5130:"Marriage Amendment Would Affect Many People, Panel Says"
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5056:
3735:
North Carolina Statute 50B-1, Domestic Violence, states:
5981:
4802:
05/08/2012 OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS - STATEWIDE
5504:
Perdue remains down to McCrory by 10, would romp Faison
5460:
N.C. marriage amendment up 20, close if voters informed
5224:"Understanding North Carolina's Proposed Amendment One"
4985:"General Assembly of North Carolina Session 2011 SB514"
6323:
Same-sex marriage ballot measures in the United States
5053:
4884:"North Carolina Passes Gay Marriage Ban Amendment One"
5010:"Pitts: Mansfield Defends Putting His Marriage First"
4650:
5239:
5237:
4936:"Full text of the North Carolina State Constitution"
4727:
5537:
NC against gay marriage but also marriage amendment
5267:
5265:
3781:(5) Are current or former household members;
4655:The day after Amendment 1 passed its public vote,
5416:Dalton, McCrory, Amendment lead in North Carolina
5234:
4233:Same-sex marriage only constitutional ban polling
6284:
5643:
5628:The Future of Same-Sex Marriage Ballot Measures
5262:
5161:
5159:
5157:
5124:
5122:
5120:
4779:Recognition of same-sex unions in North Carolina
3690:, which was already statutorily codified in the
5515:Marriage amendment leading by 24, Perdue down 9
5271:
4394:400 unaffiliated likely general election voters
3391:legislatively referred constitutional amendment
5789:"Obama Says Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal"
5493:N.C. GOP legislators’ popularity in the toilet
5438:Momentum turning against NC marriage amendment
5398:"Amendment One N.C.: Anti-Gay Marriage Donors"
5187:
4881:
5967:
5307:
5305:
5243:
5215:
5154:
5117:
3853:
3363:
5895:
5787:Calmes, Jackie; Baker, Peter (May 9, 2012).
5756:"President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage"
4774:North Carolina General Assembly of 2011–2012
4697:in Asheville issued a ruling in the case of
5858:
5786:
5221:
5028:
3457:private parties pursuant to such contracts.
5974:
5960:
5748:
5331:"Amendment One still up 14 points in N.C."
5302:
4958:
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3708:University of North Carolina School of Law
3370:
3356:
67:North Carolina Same-Sex Marriage Amendment
5675:Gay Marriage Ban Passes In North Carolina
4811:
4809:
4672:U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
3745:(1) Are current or former spouses;
3441:unconstitutional constitutional amendment
3429:federal court in October 2014 after then-
5427:Amendment One still up 14 points in N.C.
4334:400 unaffiliated general election voters
3465:
6200:(2009, legalizing legislation defeated)
5780:
5696:
4953:
4634:
3696:Domestic partnerships in North Carolina
3489:Final voting on SB 514 was as follows:
3461:
6285:
4806:
6102:North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1
5955:
5815:"Obama Says He Supports Gay Marriage"
5697:Saletan, William (October 10, 2014).
4273:
4112:
4098:
3940:
3916:
3894:
3714:disagreed with many of those claims.
6042:Louisiana Constitutional Amendment 1
5982:U.S. same-sex unions ballot measures
5935:Coalition to Protect All NC Families
5718:N.C. Voters Approve Gay Marriage Ban
5298:from the original on August 9, 2011.
5258:from the original on April 10, 2012.
5183:from the original on March 29, 2012.
5008:Pitts, Myron (September 15, 2011).
4928:
3836:
3726:
3717:
3701:
3492:
199:
6158:(2006, constitutional ban defeated)
6078:Arkansas Constitutional Amendment 3
6054:Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1
6036:Missouri Constitutional Amendment 2
5812:
5806:
5722:
5651:"North Carolina Board of Elections"
4665:
3823:
3621:
3407:prohibit the state from recognizing
13:
6048:Georgia Constitutional Amendment 1
5354:Dalesio, Emery P. (May 7, 2012).
5274:"Amendment One – Fact and Fiction"
5272:Darst, Brittany (April 20, 2012).
4651:Response by President Barack Obama
3848:National Organization for Marriage
3772:(4) Have a child in common;
14:
6344:
6001:Hawaii Constitutional Amendment 2
5928:
5036:"Senate Bill 514 / S.L. 2011-409"
4919:"NC General Statutes, Chapter 51"
4859:The legal impact of Amendment One
5655:results.enr.clarityelections.com
5396:Blumenthal, Paul (May 9, 2012).
5377:Gordon, Michael (May 9, 2012).
4758:
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3692:Uniform Premarital Agreement Act
285:
192:
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6096:Utah Constitutional Amendment 3
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5244:Shapiro, Lila (April 9, 2012).
5094:
5040:North Carolina General Assembly
5002:
4989:North Carolina General Assembly
4977:
4923:North Carolina General Assembly
3684:North Carolina General Assembly
3661:vote is required for approval.
3484:North Carolina General Assembly
3436:declined to further defend it.
3299:Winston-Salem mayoral elections
6308:LGBT history in North Carolina
5222:Geary, Mark (April 18, 2012).
4912:
4901:
4882:Weiner, Rachel (May 8, 2012).
4875:
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4820:
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4784:Constitution of North Carolina
4565:100 counties of North Carolina
4177:September 30 – October 3, 2011
3399:Constitution of North Carolina
3110:Fayetteville mayoral elections
1:
6333:LGBT rights in North Carolina
6303:2012 North Carolina elections
6235:(2012, proposed ban defeated)
5813:Lee, Carol E. (May 9, 2012).
4789:
4271:October 31 – November 2, 2011
3482:, the bill was passed by the
3385:(often referred to as simply
2325:Lieutenant Governor elections
1143:U.S. House of Representatives
6273:Hawaii Marriage Equality Act
4621:Appalachian State University
4457:2012 United States elections
3810:
3447:
3389:) is a partially overturned
3178:Greensboro mayoral elections
2543:Secretary of State elections
7:
6072:Oklahoma State Question 711
4723:
4645:North Carolina Public Radio
4066:February 26 – March 1, 2012
4010:1,191 likely primary voters
3900:1,026 likely primary voters
2880:Charlotte mayoral elections
279:Elections in North Carolina
10:
6349:
6318:Politics of North Carolina
6215:North Carolina Amendment 1
6132:South Carolina Amendment 1
5686:North Carolina Amendment 1
5368:). Retrieved May 9, 2012.
4543:Registered voters/turnout
4471:
3854:Pre-decision opinion polls
3676:
3383:North Carolina Amendment 1
2491:Council of State elections
2453:Attorney General elections
19:North Carolina Amendment 1
6265:
6248:
6207:
6018:California Proposition 22
6010:
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5022:The Fayetteville Observer
4487:
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4180:671 likely primary voters
3216:Raleigh mayoral elections
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167:Registered voters/turnout
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6239:Washington Referendum 74
6192:California Proposition 8
6168:South Dakota Amendment C
6108:Oregon Ballot Measure 36
6030:Nevada Ballot Question 2
5592:August 2010 Poll Results
5406:. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
5387:. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
5025:. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
4707:, executive director of
6186:Arizona Proposition 102
6156:Arizona Proposition 107
6066:Mississippi Amendment 1
6024:Nebraska Initiative 416
5995:Alaska Ballot Measure 2
5114:Retrieved May 10, 2012.
4391:National Research, Inc.
4331:National Research, Inc.
4301:September 25 – 29, 2011
4038:National Research, Inc.
3951:1,139 registered voters
1862:Gubernatorial elections
138:Invalid or blank votes
6298:2012 in North Carolina
6150:Wisconsin Referendum 1
6084:Michigan Proposal 04-2
6032:(2000 & 2002, ban)
5384:The Charlotte Observer
4670:On July 28, 2014, the
4358:February 20 – 24, 2011
4034:February 27 – 28, 2012
3795:
3556:James W. Crawford, Jr.
3471:
3459:
3403:ARTICLE XIV, Section 6
2948:Cary mayoral elections
2585:State Senate elections
6233:Minnesota Amendment 1
6162:Colorado Amendment 43
6144:Tennessee Amendment 1
6126:Alabama Amendment 774
6090:Montana Initiative 96
5135:Winston-Salem Journal
5112:voteformarriagenc.com
4587:(home to the city of
4418:October 15 – 19, 2009
4240:Date of opinion poll
4204:September 1 – 4, 2011
4153:615 registered voters
4150:October 27 – 31, 2011
4129:865 registered voters
4102:780 registered voters
4099:Public Policy Polling
4042:600 registered voters
4007:Public Policy Polling
3927:982 registered voters
3896:Public Policy Polling
3861:Date of opinion poll
3844:Human Rights Campaign
3830:Public Policy Polling
3737:
3688:prenuptial agreements
3580:William C. Owens, Jr.
3469:
3454:
3423:prenuptial agreements
3419:domestic partnerships
2663:State House elections
6293:2012 in LGBT history
6258:(2020, legalization)
6241:(2012, legalization)
6229:(2012, legalization)
6223:(2012, legalization)
5947:Vote For Marriage NC
5913:on December 19, 2014
5280:on February 2, 2016.
5230:on January 21, 2013.
5211:on October 15, 2014.
5176:. February 3, 2012.
5102:Campbell White Paper
4840:on September 5, 2012
4766:United States portal
4635:Timing of the ballot
4421:Elon University Poll
4388:August 16 – 18, 2010
4361:Elon University Poll
4328:August 15 – 16, 2011
4274:Elon University Poll
4126:December 1 – 4, 2011
4069:Elon University Poll
3976:Elon University Poll
3462:Legislative approval
6227:Maryland Question 6
6180:Florida Amendment 2
6138:Virginia Question 1
6120:Texas Proposition 2
5846:on November 5, 2014
5819:Wall Street Journal
5403:The Huffington Post
5365:The Huffington Post
5251:The Huffington Post
4888:The Washington Post
4695:Max O. Cogburn, Jr.
4680:Arenda Wright Allen
4478:
4096:January 5 – 8, 2012
4004:March 23 – 25, 2012
3972:March 26 – 29, 2012
3948:April 20 – 22, 2012
3924:April 27 – 29, 2012
3712:Campbell Law School
3486:in September 2011.
20:
6313:North Carolina law
6114:Kansas Amendment 1
6060:Ohio State Issue 1
5940:2012-05-06 at the
5872:. October 10, 2014
5793:The New York Times
5107:2012-05-19 at the
5090:on April 24, 2012.
4864:2014-05-06 at the
4684:Bostic v. Schaefer
4643:Jessica Jones, of
4476:
3671:Secretary of State
3608:Michael P. Walters
3534:4 Excused Absences
3472:
3411:same-sex marriages
2755:Judicial elections
297:Federal government
18:
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6279:
6256:Nevada Question 2
6174:Idaho Amendment 2
5774:National Archives
5142:on April 20, 2012
4964:"Senate Bill 514"
4872:of North Carolina
4676:U.S. Constitution
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3837:Election spending
3727:Legal protections
3718:Employee benefits
3702:Potential effects
3657:Specifies that a
3616:Fletcher Hartsell
3604:Eric L. Mansfield
3584:Garland E. Pierce
3543:
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3514:1 Excused Absence
3480:Peter Brunstetter
3380:
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6198:Maine Question 1
6003:(1998, see note)
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3665:Sections 4 and 5
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3588:Timothy L. Spear
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5850:October 10,
4713:LGBT rights
4709:Equality NC
4601:Mecklenburg
4581:Chapel Hill
4527:Total votes
4452:Nate Silver
4247:Sample size
3868:Sample size
3818:Fortune 500
3564:Ken Goodman
3560:Elmer Floyd
3387:Amendment 1
2860:Amendment 1
650:U.S. Senate
150:Total votes
47:May 8, 2012
6287:Categories
5207:PDF format
5172:PDF format
5086:PDF format
4969:PDF format
4790:References
4738:Law portal
4705:Chris Sgro
4546:6,296,759
4424:620 adults
4364:467 adults
4304:594 adults
4277:529 adults
4257:Undecided
4207:520 voters
4072:534 adults
3980:534 adults
3878:Undecided
3628:long title
3612:Stan White
3546:Ten House
3476:Republican
3434:Roy Cooper
171:6,296,759
130:2,157,980
5146:April 23,
4615:(home to
4605:Charlotte
4603:(home to
4595:(home to
4579:(home to
4573:Asheville
4571:(home to
4532:2,157,980
4504:1,317,178
4378:17.9% con
4318:16.6% con
4291:20.5% con
4251:In favor
4086:16.4% con
3994:29.3% con
3872:In favor
3811:Economics
3694:in 1987.
3653:Section 3
3645:Section 2
3637:Section 1
3548:Democrats
3448:Full text
1069:1986 (sp)
1019:1958 (sp)
1009:1954 (sp)
999:1950 (sp)
989:1948 (sp)
959:1932 (sp)
889:1894 (sp)
849:1872 (sp)
829:1858 (sp)
819:1854 (sp)
794:1840 (sp)
789:1836 (sp)
769:1829 (sp)
759:1828 (sp)
749:1846 (sp)
729:1816 (sp)
719:1815 (sp)
714:1814 (sp)
694:1805 (sp)
155:2,182,675
103:1,317,178
6269:De facto
5938:Archived
5296:Archived
5256:Archived
5178:Archived
5105:Archived
5013:Archived
4862:Archived
4724:See also
4569:Buncombe
4518:840,802
4254:Against
3875:Against
3405:, which
119:840,802
5734:cnn.com
5340:June 7,
4844:June 7,
4623:), and
4613:Watauga
4609:Chatham
4597:Raleigh
4567:, only
4563:Of the
4482:Choice
4472:Results
4266:Source
4260:Margin
4221:15% con
4194:27% pro
4167:24% pro
4140:26% pro
4116:22% pro
4056:34% pro
4024:20% pro
3941:14% pro
3914:16% pro
3887:Source
3881:Margin
3677:Effects
3520:In the
3497:In the
3401:to add
3395:amended
174:34.27%
160:100.00%
141:24,695
133:98.87%
122:38.96%
115:Against
75:Results
6170:(2006)
6128:(2006)
6116:(2005)
4589:Durham
4585:Durham
4577:Orange
4549:34.66
4537:100.00
4521:38.96
4485:Votes
4438:7% con
4408:7% pro
4348:6% pro
4321:±4.02%
4294:±4.26%
4197:±4.26%
3800:per se
3538:
3528:30 Aye
3522:Senate
3505:75 Aye
2981:Durham
258:
253:
247:
241:
228:
222:
216:
210:
144:1.13%
108:61.04%
89:Votes
85:Choice
6249:2020s
6208:2010s
6011:2000s
5988:1990s
5704:Slate
5362:(via
5334:(PDF)
5198:(PDF)
5181:(PDF)
5077:(PDF)
4838:(PDF)
4831:(PDF)
4711:, an
4617:Boone
4509:61.04
4441:±7.1%
4431:50.4%
4427:43.3%
4411:±4.9%
4381:±4.6%
4371:55.8%
4367:37.9%
4351:±4.9%
4311:55.7%
4307:39.1%
4280:36.5%
4224:±4.3%
4143:±3.3%
4119:±3.5%
4089:3.98%
4079:54.2%
4075:37.8%
4027:±2.8%
3997:4.24%
3987:61.2%
3983:31.9%
3965:±2.9%
3917:±3.1%
3531:16 No
3508:42 No
3499:House
1812:2019
1789:sp:12
1685:sp:12
1464:1858
1388:sp:10
1362:1826
1322:sp:11
1313:1818
1293:1816
1253:sp:10
1237:1805
1217:1802
1207:1801
1196:sp:10
5919:2021
5878:2021
5852:2014
5826:2021
5800:2021
5770:2021
5742:2021
5662:2021
5342:2013
5148:2012
5047:2011
4996:2011
4947:2021
4895:2019
4870:ACLU
4846:2013
4625:Dare
4619:and
4593:Wake
4435:6.2%
4375:5.9%
4315:5.1%
4288:6.5%
4083:7.9%
3991:6.9%
3842:The
3626:The
3610:and
3598:and
3586:and
3397:the
3338:2020
3333:2016
3328:2013
3323:2009
3318:2005
3313:2001
3308:1997
3290:2024
3285:2022
3280:2019
3275:2017
3270:2015
3265:2013
3260:2011
3255:2009
3250:2007
3245:2005
3240:2003
3235:2001
3230:1999
3225:1997
3207:2022
3202:2017
3197:2015
3192:2013
3187:2011
3169:2022
3164:2019
3159:2017
3154:2015
3149:2013
3144:2011
3139:2009
3134:2007
3129:2005
3124:2003
3119:2001
3101:2023
3096:2021
3091:2019
3086:2017
3081:2015
3076:2013
3071:2011
3066:2009
3061:2007
3056:2005
3051:2003
3046:2001
3041:1999
3036:1997
3031:1995
3026:1993
3021:1991
3016:1989
3011:1987
3006:1985
3001:1983
2996:1981
2991:1979
2972:2023
2967:2019
2962:2015
2957:2011
2939:2022
2934:2019
2929:2017
2924:2015
2919:2013
2914:2011
2909:2009
2904:2007
2899:2005
2894:2003
2889:2001
2856:2012
2833:2024
2828:2022
2823:2020
2818:2018
2813:2016
2808:2014
2803:2012
2798:2010
2793:2008
2788:2006
2783:2004
2778:2002
2773:2000
2768:1998
2763:1996
2732:2024
2727:2022
2722:2020
2717:2018
2712:2016
2707:2014
2702:2012
2697:2010
2692:2008
2687:2006
2682:2004
2677:2002
2672:2000
2654:2024
2649:2022
2644:2020
2639:2018
2634:2016
2629:2014
2624:2012
2619:2010
2614:2008
2609:2006
2604:2004
2599:2002
2594:2000
2561:2024
2556:1944
2551:1940
2535:2024
2530:2020
2525:2016
2520:2012
2515:2008
2510:2004
2505:2000
2500:1996
2482:2024
2477:2020
2472:2016
2467:2012
2462:2008
2444:2024
2439:2020
2434:2016
2429:2012
2424:2008
2419:2004
2414:2000
2409:1996
2404:1992
2399:1988
2394:1984
2389:1980
2384:1976
2379:1972
2374:1968
2369:1964
2364:1960
2359:1956
2354:1952
2349:1948
2344:1944
2339:1940
2334:1936
2316:2024
2311:2020
2306:2016
2301:2012
2296:2008
2291:2004
2286:2000
2281:1996
2276:1992
2271:1988
2266:1984
2261:1980
2256:1976
2251:1972
2246:1968
2241:1964
2236:1960
2231:1956
2226:1952
2221:1948
2216:1944
2211:1940
2206:1936
2201:1932
2196:1928
2191:1924
2186:1920
2181:1916
2176:1912
2171:1908
2166:1904
2161:1900
2156:1896
2151:1892
2146:1888
2141:1884
2136:1880
2131:1876
2126:1872
2121:1868
2116:1866
2111:1865
2106:1864
2101:1862
2096:1860
2091:1858
2086:1856
2081:1854
2076:1852
2071:1850
2066:1848
2061:1846
2056:1844
2051:1842
2046:1840
2041:1838
2036:1836
2031:1835
2026:1834
2021:1833
2016:1832
2011:1831
2006:1830
2001:1829
1996:1828
1991:1827
1986:1826
1981:1825
1976:1824
1971:1823
1966:1822
1961:1821
1956:1820
1951:1819
1946:1818
1941:1817
1936:1816
1931:1815
1926:1814
1921:1813
1916:1812
1911:1810
1906:1810
1901:1809
1896:1808
1891:1807
1886:1806
1881:1805
1876:1804
1871:1803
1838:2024
1833:2022
1828:2020
1821:sp:9
1816:sp:3
1801:2018
1796:2016
1784:2014
1779:2012
1774:2010
1769:2008
1764:2006
1757:sp:1
1752:2004
1747:2002
1742:2000
1737:1998
1732:1996
1727:1994
1722:1992
1717:1990
1712:1986
1707:1984
1702:1980
1697:1972
1692:1968
1680:1960
1675:1958
1670:1956
1665:1952
1660:1950
1655:1948
1650:1946
1645:1942
1640:1940
1635:1938
1630:1934
1625:1930
1620:1928
1615:1920
1610:1918
1605:1916
1600:1914
1595:1912
1590:1910
1585:1908
1580:1906
1575:1904
1570:1902
1565:1900
1560:1898
1555:1896
1550:1894
1545:1892
1540:1890
1535:1888
1530:1886
1525:1884
1520:1882
1515:1880
1510:1878
1505:1876
1500:1874
1495:1872
1490:1870
1485:1868
1480:1865
1475:1859
1468:sp:8
1460:1857
1455:1855
1450:1853
1445:1851
1440:1849
1435:1847
1430:1845
1425:1843
1420:1841
1415:1839
1410:1837
1405:1835
1400:1833
1395:1831
1383:sp:5
1378:1829
1373:1827
1366:sp:8
1356:sp:2
1351:1825
1346:1823
1339:sp:4
1334:1821
1329:1819
1317:sp:7
1309:1817
1302:sp:8
1297:sp:6
1289:1815
1282:sp:3
1277:1813
1272:1810
1265:sp:7
1260:1808
1248:1806
1241:sp:5
1233:1804
1228:1803
1221:sp:8
1211:sp:8
1203:1800
1191:1798
1184:sp:4
1179:1796
1172:sp:4
1167:1795
1162:1793
1157:1791
1152:1790
1134:2026
1129:2022
1124:2020
1119:2016
1114:2014
1109:2010
1104:2008
1099:2004
1094:2002
1089:1998
1084:1996
1079:1992
1074:1990
1064:1986
1059:1984
1054:1980
1049:1978
1044:1974
1039:1972
1034:1968
1029:1966
1024:1960
1014:1956
1004:1954
994:1950
984:1948
979:1944
974:1942
969:1938
964:1936
954:1932
949:1930
944:1926
939:1924
934:1920
929:1918
924:1914
919:1913
914:1909
909:1907
904:1903
899:1901
894:1897
884:1894
879:1890
874:1889
869:1884
864:1883
859:1879
854:1876
844:1872
839:1868
834:1861
824:1855
814:1849
809:1847
804:1843
799:1841
784:1836
779:1835
774:1830
764:1829
754:1828
744:1825
739:1822
734:1818
724:1816
709:1812
704:1810
699:1806
689:1804
684:1800
679:1799
674:1798
669:1795
664:1792
659:1789
629:2024
612:2020
600:2016
595:2012
578:2008
573:2004
568:2000
563:1996
558:1992
553:1988
548:1984
543:1980
538:1976
533:1972
528:1968
523:1964
518:1960
513:1956
508:1952
503:1948
498:1944
493:1940
488:1936
483:1932
478:1928
473:1924
468:1920
463:1916
458:1912
453:1908
448:1904
443:1900
438:1896
433:1892
428:1888
423:1884
418:1880
413:1876
408:1872
403:1868
398:1860
393:1856
388:1852
383:1848
378:1844
373:1840
368:1836
363:1832
358:1828
353:1824
348:1820
343:1816
338:1812
333:1808
328:1804
323:1800
318:1796
313:1792
5381:.
5358:.
4921:.
4682:in
4607:),
4599:),
4591:),
4583:),
4575:),
4515:No
4499:Yes
4402:43%
4398:50%
4342:43%
4338:49%
4284:57%
4218:15%
4214:55%
4210:30%
4188:34%
4184:61%
4170:±4%
4161:35%
4157:59%
4137:32%
4133:58%
4113:10%
4110:34%
4106:56%
4059:±4%
4050:30%
4046:64%
4018:38%
4014:58%
3959:40%
3955:54%
3935:41%
3931:55%
3908:39%
3904:55%
639:Rep
634:Dem
622:Rep
617:Dem
605:Dem
588:Rep
583:Dem
205:Yes
98:For
6289::
6267::
5905:.
5868:.
5817:.
5791:.
5758:.
5732:.
5701:.
5653:.
5609:^
5400:.
5304:^
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5264:^
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5132:.
5119:^
5055:^
5038:.
5019:.
4987:.
4955:^
4938:.
4886:.
4868:,
4808:^
4611:,
4488:%
4405:7%
4345:7%
4191:5%
4164:6%
4053:6%
4021:8%
3962:6%
3938:4%
3911:6%
3673:.
3618:.
3594:,
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3578:,
3574:,
3570:,
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236:No
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