Recognition of Same-sex Unions in Wisconsin - Public Opinion

Public Opinion

Same-Sex Marriage in Wisconsin
Polling Firm Month Link Favor Oppose
Public Policy Polling May 2011 42 46
Public Policy Polling August 2011 39 50
Public Policy Polling July 2012 43 47
Public Policy Polling February 2013 44 46

A February 2013 Public Policy Polling survey also found that 71% of respondents supported legal recognition of same-sex couples, with 39% supporting same-sex marriage, 32% supporting civil unions, 27% opposing all legal recognition, and 2% not sure.

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