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Montana

The measure amends the state constitution to read: Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.Result: Passed: 66% to 34%.

North Dakota

The measure amends the state constitution to include the following statement: 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 effect.


Result: Passed 73% to 24%.

Ohio

The measure amends the state constitution to include the following statement: Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this state and its political subdivisions. This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage.Result: Passed 62% to 38%.

Oklahoma

The measure amends the state constitution to read: A. Marriage in this state shall consist only of the union of one man and one woman. Neither this Constitution nor any other provision of law shall be construed to require that marital status or the legal incidents thereof be conferred upon unmarried couples or groups. B. A marriage between persons of the same gender performed in another state shall not be recognized as valid and binding in this state as of the date of the marriage. C. Any person knowingly issuing a marriage license in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Result: Passed 76% to 24%.

Oregon

The measure would amend the state constitution to read: It is the policy of Oregon, and its political subdivisions, that only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or legally recognized as a marriage.Result: Passed 57% to 43%.

Utah

The measure amends the state constitution to read, 1. Marriage consists only of the legal union between a man and a woman. 2. No other domestic status or union, however denominated, between persons is valid or recognized or may be authorized, sanctioned, or given the same or substantially equivalent legal effect as a marriage.Results: Passed 66% to 34%.