2016 Bermudian same-sex union and marriage referendum

2016 Bermudian same-sex union and marriage referendum

23 June 2016
Are you in favour of same-sex marriage in Bermuda?
For   31.46% Against   68.54%
Are you in favour of same-sex civil unions in Bermuda?
For   36.97% Against   63.03%

A non-binding referendum on same-sex marriage was held in Bermuda on 23 June 2016. ^{[1] [2] [3]} 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. ^{[1] [2] [3]} While majority of voters voted against both proposals, the results were invalid as the turnout of 47% was below the 50% requirement. ^[4]

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. ^[5]

Results

Question	For		Against		Invalid/ blank	Total votes	Registered voters	Turnout	Outcome
	Votes	%	Votes	%
Are you in favour of same sex marriage in Bermuda?	6,514	31.46	14,192	68.54	98	20,804	44,367	46.89	Invalid
Are you in favour of same sex civil unions in Bermuda?	7,626	36.97	13,003	63.03	175	20,804		46.89	Invalid
Source: Government of Bermuda

See also

• Same-sex marriage in Bermuda
• LGBT rights in Bermuda

References

1. Bermuda same-sex marriage referendum set for June 23 Archived 7 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine Jamaica Observer, 12 May 2016
2. Referendum (Same Sex Relationships) Act 2016 Bermuda Laws Online
3. Referendum (Same Sex Relationships) Notice 2016 Bermuda Laws Online
4. Voters roundly reject same-sex marriage The Royal Gazette, 24 June 2016
5. "Majority votes 'no' in same-sex poll". The Royal Gazette. 17 June 2016.