A non-binding referendum on
same-sex marriage was held in
Bermuda on 23 June 2016.
[Bermuda same-sex marriage referendum set for June 23]
Jamaica Observer, 12 May 2016[Referendum (Same Sex Relationships) Act 2016](_blank)
Bermuda Laws Online[Referendum (Same Sex Relationships) Notice 2016](_blank)
Bermuda Laws Online Voters were asked two questions; whether they were in favour of same-sex marriages and whether they are in favour of same-sex
civil unions.
While majority of voters voted against both proposals, the results were invalid as the turnout of 46.89% was below the 50% requirement.
Opinion polls
A Global Research poll, conducted between 6 and 13 June 2016 for '' The Royal Gazette'', found that 49% of registered voters opposed same-sex marriage, 41% were in favour and 10% did not know. A separate question on the same survey found that 52% supported civil unions for same-sex couples, 39% were against and 9% did not know.
Results
See also
* Same-sex marriage in Bermuda
* LGBT rights in Bermuda
References
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Bermudian same-sex union and marriage referendum
Bermudian same-sex union and marriage referendum
LGBT rights in Bermuda
Bermudian same-sex union and marriage referendum
Same-sex marriage referendums