Poll Watch: Rutgers-Eagleton New Jersey Survey on Gay Marriage

Rutgers-Eagleton New Jersey Survey on Gay Marriage

Some people say gay marriage should be legal. Others oppose legalizing gay marriage. What is your position?

• Support gay marriage 54%
• Oppose gay marriage 35%

Among Independents

• Support gay marriage 56%
• Oppose gay marriage 30%

Among Democrats

• Support gay marriage 63%
• Oppose gay marriage 29%

Among Republicans

• Support gay marriage 35%
• Oppose gay marriage 56%

Governor Christie has proposed letting voters decide for or against gay marriage in November. Newark Mayor Cory Booker opposes this, saying civil rights issues should not be decided by voters. What about you? Do you support or oppose letting voters decide on legalizing gay marriage?

• Support referendum letting voters decide 53%
• Oppose referendum letting voters decide 40%

Among Independents

• Support referendum letting voters decide 60%
• Oppose referendum letting voters decide 33%

Among Democrats

• Support referendum letting voters decide 38%
• Oppose referendum letting voters decide 54%

Among Republicans

• Support referendum letting voters decide 68%
• Oppose referendum letting voters decide 27%

The Democratic leadership in the New Jersey legislature has made legalizing gay marriage a top priority. For you personally, is this issue the most important one facing New Jersey right now, one of a few very important issues, only somewhat important, or not important at all?

• Most Important 3%
• Very Important 19%
• Somewhat Important 36%
• Not Important 41%

Survey of 914 New Jersey registered voters was conducted February 9-11, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 3.3 percentage points. Party ID: 43% Independent; 37% Democrat; 20% Republican.