Marriage Equality Works for Massachusetts: 5th Anniversary Voter Survey

May 13, 2009

Lake Research Partners
May 12, 2009
A survey of 600 voters in Massachusetts conducted by Lake Research Partners from April 5–8, 2009 to understand voter perceptions five years after marriage equality was established in Massachusetts finds:

Society is stronger because more couples are taking responsibility and making long-term commitments.

It’s better for society overall that more people are getting married.

Marriage equality promotes the common good by encouraging more people to build families and raise children.

Children raised by gay and lesbian couples are more secure.

Voters believe marriage equality helps Massachusetts live up to its values.

Marriage equality should be protected.

Massachusetts couples should have access to federal marriage benefits.

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