Poll: NY Split On Marriage Equality

A Quinnipiac University poll released today shows New Yorkers evenly split on same-sex marriage.

New York State voters are split 46 - 46 percent on whether same-sex couples should be allowed to marry, with black voters opposed 57 - 35 percent while white voters tip narrowly in favor of gay marriage 47 - 45 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today. Voters opposed same-sex marriage 55 - 37 percent in an April 15, 2004, poll by the independent Quinnipiac University. In this latest survey of more than 2,800 voters, New York State voters support same-sex civil unions 65 - 27 percent with 67 - 24 percent support from white voters and 52 - 39 percent support from black voters.

Some interesting breakdowns on where our support lies:

Jews support same-sex marriage 61 - 34 percent as Catholics oppose it 53 - 39 percent and Protestants say no 55 - 38 percent. Voters who attend religious services at least once a week oppose same-sex marriage 66 - 26 percent, while those who attend services less frequently support same-sex marriage 56 - 36 percent. Women support the measure 49 - 42 percent while men oppose it 51 - 42 percent. Democrats support same-sex marriage 59 - 34 percent, but Republicans oppose it 68 - 24 percent while independent voters split with 46 percent in favor and 45 percent opposed. Same- sex marriage wins 61 - 33 percent support among voters 18 to 34 years old and gets 48 - 44 percent support among voters 35 to 54 years old, while voters over 55 oppose it 55 - 37 percent.

Other results:

Gays and lesbians are born that way, 46 percent of New York State voters say, while 29 percent say people choose their sexual orientation and 6 percent say it is decided by upbringing. Same-sex couples should be allowed to adopt children, voters say 60 - 31 percent. While black voters narrowly oppose gay adoption, whites, Hispanics, men and women and all religious groups support the measure.