South Dakota Amendment C of 2006 is an amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to make it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages, or to recognize civil unions, domestic partnerships, or other quasi-marital relationships regardless of gender. The referendum was approved on 7 November 2006 by 52% of the state's voters.[4]
| Elections in South Dakota |
|---|
 |
The text of the adopted amendment states:
Only marriage between a man and a woman shall be valid or recognized in South Dakota. The uniting of two or more persons in a civil union, domestic partnership, or other quasi-marital relationship shall not be valid or recognized in South Dakota.[5]
The amendment was rendered void by Obergefell v. Hodges, a US Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Pre-decision opinion polls
| Date of opinion poll | Conducted by | Sample size | In favor | Against | Undecided | Margin | Margin of Error | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sioux Falls Argus Leader | ? | 46% | 47% | ? | 1% con | ? | [6] |
| ? | ? | 41% | 49% | ? | 8% con | ? | [7] |
See also
References
- ^ 2006 South Dakota General Election Data - Official Returns for Ballot Questions
- ^ Voter Registration Tracking
- ^ Voter Registration/Turnout Statistics 1988-2010
- ^ CNN.com Election 2006 - Ballot Measures Accessed 14 December 2006.
- ^ House Joint Resolution 1001 South Dakota Legislature 2005. Accessed 06 January 2007.
- ^ S. Dakota not so sure about gay-marriage ban
- ^ Marriage limits set to face stiff fight in 3 states
Recent Comments