Public Opinion
| 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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