The Field Poll says 59-percent of the state's registered
voters approve of allowing same-sex couples to marry.
Thirty-four percent disapprove.
The survey's directors say this level of support is the
highest it's ever been in the organization's history of polling on
the issue. In 1977, when the Field Poll first measured
views on the subject, the results were flipped-59-percent
disapproved of same sex marriage and 28-percent were in
favor.
The current survey found support for gay marriage all over the
state and from a number of different groups including the young and
middle aged and from those affiliated with different religions and
those with no religious preference. Majorities opposed to the idea
include Republicans and political conservatives.
The survey was conducted in early February.
