Montana Initiative 96
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Initiative 96 of 2004 is a ballot initiative that amended the Montana Constitution to prevent same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in Montana. The Initiative passed via public referendum on November 2, 2004 with 67% of voters supporting and 33% opposing.[1]
The text of the adopted amendment, which is found at Article XIII, section 7 of the Montana Constitution, states:
Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.[2]
Results
Choice | Votes | % |
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Yes | 295,070 | 66.55 |
No | 148,263 | 33.45 |
Total votes | 443,333 | 100.00 |
Registered voters and turnout | 699,114 | 63.41 |
See also
References
- ↑ CNN.com Election 2004 - Ballot Measures Accessed 30 November 2006.
- ↑ The Montana Constitution" Hosted on the Montana Legislature's website. Accessed 30 November 2006.
- ↑ "2004 General Election Turnout Rates". United States Election Project. June 4, 2013.
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