2004 Kentucky Amendment 1
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Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1[1] of 2004, is an amendment to the Kentucky Constitution that made it unconstitutional for the state to recognize or perform same-sex marriages or civil unions. The referendum was approved by 75% of the voters.[2]
The text of the amendment states:
Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Kentucky. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized.[3]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes
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1,222,125 | 74.55 |
| No | 417,097 | 25.45 |
| Total votes | 1,639,222 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,057,741 | 53.6 |
See also
References
- ^ 2004 Election Night Tally Results, Kentucky State Board of Elections. Accessed 18 December 2006.
- ^ CNN.com Election 2004 - Ballot Measures Accessed 30 November 2006.
- ^ Kentucky Constitution, Section 233A, Kentucky Legislature. Accessed 18 December 2006.
- ^ "2004 General Election Turnout Rates". United States Election Project. June 4, 2013.
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