North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1[1] of 2004, is an amendment to the North Dakota Constitution that makes it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. The referendum was approved by 73% of the voters.[2]
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North Dakota Definition of Marriage Initiative | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yes
80–90%
70–80%
60–70% |
The text of the amendment states:
Marriage consists only of the legal union between a man and a woman. No other domestic union, however denominated, may be recognized as a marriage or given the same or substantially equivalent legal effect.[3]
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 223,572 | 73.23 |
No | 81,716 | 26.77 |
Total votes | 305,288 | 100.00 |
Registered voters/turnout | 482,722 | 63.24 |