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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
Bermuda Laws Online
Referendum (Same Sex Relationships) Notice 2016
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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