49% of registered voters in Virginia believe that same-sex marriage should be legal according to a Washington Post Poll published in October 2012. 40% responded that it should be illegal and 12% had no opinion.
According to a December 2011 Public Policy Polling survey, 31% supported same-sex marriage and 28% supported civil unions. 38% of respondents in Virginia opposed all legal recognition of same-sex relationships. 3% were undecided.
9 out of 50 states have legalized same-sex marriage, making 18% of states. Marriage Equality has issued a press release stating that 48% of Americans live in a state that recognizes same-sex relationships, but that figure is not limited to same-sex marriage only.
According to a recent poll, in the United States, opposition to same-sex marriage is highest among senior citizens (58% oppose; 37% support) and white evangelical Christians (73% oppose; 24% support).
Some demographic variables that seem to affect a person's support or opposition to the legalization of same-sex marriage include: age, religion, level of education, political party, political philosophy, sexual orientation and state of residence.
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Marriage laws determine who is eligible to marry, which can affect same-sex couples, age requirements, and restrictions on marrying multiple partners. Tax policies often provide incentives or penalties for married couples, affecting their financial situation based on their marital status. Social welfare programs may give benefits or support to married couples, potentially impacting their eligibility for assistance or resources based on their marital status.
An April 2014 Quinnipiac University poll shows that 61% of Coloradans support same-sex marriage and 33% oppose it. According to a December 2011 Public Policy Polling survey, 23% of respondents in Colorado opposed all legal recognition of same-sex relationships. 42% supported same-sex marriage and 34% supported civil unions. 2% were undecided.
32% of Alabama residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.
54% of Alaska residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.
39% of Tennessee residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.
A July 2010 Gallup poll shows that 12 percent of respondents in Guatemala support the legalization of same-sex marriage in that country.
36% of Arkansas residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.
44% of Georgia (US) residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.
44% of Kansas residents support same-sex marriage as of 2014.
39% of North Dakota residents support same-sex marriage as of 2014.
44% of South Dakota residents support same-sex marriage as of 2015.
According to a July 2009 GfK Polonia poll, 14% of Poles support same-sex marriage.
According to a January 2008 Sifo / Svenska Dagbladetpoll, 71% of Swedes support same-sex marriage.