New Hampshire for Marriage

Poll Shows Strong Republican Support For Restoring Traditional Marriage, Civil Unions In NH

Analysis of Findings

New Hampshire GOP Primary Voters in Favor of Making the Meaning of Marriage Official

More than three-in-five high-propensity voters (61%) in the first-in-the-nation primary New Hampshire GOP primary voters support a legislative definition of marriage as the union between a man and a woman alongside of a provision for civil unions. One-third opposed (33%). Intensity was telling on both ends of the spectrum with 42% of likely voters strongly endorsing the move (vs. 19% somewhat support) and 25% objecting of it (vs. 8% somewhat oppose).

Majorities of all demographic cohorts were in favor of legislation that rewinds 2010 government action to replace civil unions with same-sex marriage. Tested subgroups more apt than average to “support” or “oppose” a change back to law that provided for traditional marriage between one man and one woman alongside of civil unions are detailed in the following chart.

Support: 61% Overall Oppose: 33% Overall
  • Romney supporters (71%)
  • Those residing in the Northern/Western region of New Hampshire (70%)
  • Catholics (70%)
  • Those with some college education or Associates’ degrees (69%)
  • Huntsman and Paul supporters (63% and 39%, respectively)
  • Young adults (43%, 18-29)
  • Those residing in the Central region of New Hampshire (42%)
  • Those with an annual household income of $25,000-$49,999 (40%)
  • College graduates (38%)
  • Registered Unaffiliated (38%)
  • Protestants more than Catholics (37% vs. 23%, respectively)

Those identifying as very conservative, somewhat conservative, Tea Party supportersMcCain supporters in the 2008 Presidential election were significantly more inclined to be in favor legislation. Still, in no demographic group did opposition make up the majority opinion.

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2 Responses to Poll Shows Strong Republican Support For Restoring Traditional Marriage, Civil Unions In NH

  1. Michael says:

    Most people in the state of New Hampshire, men and women wants to ban the straight marriage more than just banning Same-sex marriage. Because they cannot and will not go against Same-sex marriage in this state at all times. Because they just don`t want to hurt their friends and their loveones. So please allow Same-Sex marriage for 2012 please.

  2. Bonnie Rogers says:

    Please vote in favor of house bill HB-437. I am a strong supporter of the traditional marriage. Thankyou.

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