For example, support for marriage equality is at 55%, which jumps to 71% for voters under the age of 30. There is interesting geographic distribution too:
- 68 percent in Northern Virginia
It's great to know that the area in which I have been living (Ballston section of Arlington) has such strong support for marriage equality. But there is even more good news. Virginia also supports state recognition of same-sex couples (civil unions) as well as overwhelmingly support (by 74 percent) protections from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
- 53 percent in Central Virginia
- 51 percent in Eastern Virginia
In fact, support for a state LGBT right law is strong among several demographics:
The item "on the gay rights agenda" that is least supported by Virginians is adoption by same-sex couples, which is "only" supported by 60 percent.
- 70 percent of Independents
- 62 percent of Republicans
- 71 percent of African Americans
Great news from Virginia! Maybe Virginia is for lovers, after all!
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