2002 Nevada Question 2

Ballot Question 2

November 5, 2002
Protection of Marriage Initiative
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 337,197 67.20%
No 164,573 32.80%
Valid votes 501,770 97.92%
Invalid or blank votes 10,663 2.08%
Total votes 512,433 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 869,859 57.68%

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Ballot Question 2

November 7, 2000
Protection of Marriage Initiative
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 412,688 69.62%
No 180,077 30.38%
Valid votes 592,765 96.64%
Invalid or blank votes 20,595 3.36%
Total votes 613,360 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 874,304 67.8%

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Question 2 of 2000 and 2002 is a ballot measure that amended the Nevada Constitution that prevented same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in Nevada. The amendment was passed on November 5, 2002. In 2020 the amendment was repealed by voters in the 2020 Question 2 that protect same-sex marriage. The Nevada Constitution requires two ballot votes for citizen-initiated constitutional amendments.