2004 Montana Initiative 96
Referendum banning same-sex marriage
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Initiative 96 of 2004 is a ballot initiative that amended the Montana Constitution to prevent same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in Montana. The Initiative passed via public referendum on November 2, 2004, with 67% of voters supporting and 33% opposing.[2]
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November 2, 2004
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County results
Yes 80–90%
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The text of the adopted amendment, which is found at Article XIII, section 7 of the Montana Constitution, states:
Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.[3]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 295,070 | 66.56 | |
| Against | 148,263 | 33.44 | |
| Total | 443,333 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 699,114 | 63.41 | |
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