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It was banned on November 5, 2008 because a majority of the electorate voted in favor of a ballot measure that amended the state constitution to eliminate the existing right of same-sex couples to marry.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoSame-sex marriage was banned in California on November 5, 2008. It was banned because a majority of the electorate voted to amend the state constitution to eliminate the existing right of same-sex couples to marry. The reasons why these individuals voted that way are probably cultural, political and religious. If the referendum were held again today, the outcome would likely be different, since public opinion has changed drastically on this issue.
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