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Proposition 3
Should marriage rights for same-sex couples be enshrined in the state constitution?
Proposition 3 would formally repeal Proposition 8, which voters passed in 2008. Proposition 8 defined marriage in California as between one man and one woman, banning same sex marriage. In 2013 Proposition 8 was formally struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the invalidated language remains in the state constitution. Proposition 3 would explicitly establish marriage as a fundamental right, furthering the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Yes Argument
Proposition 3 strikes an outdated remnant of a homophobic ballot measure. The language of Proposition 8 should not remain in the state constitution. It contradicts both the law, which now allows same-sex couples to marry, and California’s values, which support equality for LGBTQ people.
No Argument
Marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman. Proposition 3 will create an overly broad definition of marriage that could lead to the legalization of polyamory and polygamy.
Key Supporters
In Support
- California Democratic Party
- Evan Low, state Assembly member
- Gavin Newsom, governor, California
- Scott Wiener, state senator
In Opposition
- California Capitol Connection
- California Family Council
- Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee
- Real Impact
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![A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.](https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2024/08/California-Prop-5-Card-General-Election-2024@2x.png)
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![A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.](https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2024/08/California-Prop-6-Card-General-Election-2024@2x.png)
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![A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.](https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2024/08/California-Prop-32-Card-General-Election-2024@2x.png)
Prop 32: Minimum Wage
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![A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.](https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2024/08/California-Prop-33-Card-General-Election-2024@2x.png)
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![A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.](https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2024/08/California-Prop-34-Card-General-Election-2024@2x.png)
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![A black and white mid-rise apartment building is pictured at three-quarters view, revealing a pink side wall with a medical cross symbol on it. A small blue shape is collaged to the left of the building.](https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/80/2024/08/California-Prop-36-Card-General-Election-2024@2x.png)
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