North Carolina Becomes 31st State To Adopt Marriage Protection Amendment
RALEIGH, NC—Today, the people of North Carolina voted to pass the Marriage Protection Amendment by over 61 percent of the vote, making North Carolina the thirty-first state to preserve marriage with a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Continue reading »
Today, pastors and religious leaders rallied in support of the Marriage Protection Amendment at press conferences in Raleigh and Charlotte. Over 250 faith leaders signed a statement encouraging North Carolinians to support the May 8 ballot initiative preserving marriage as the union between one man and one woman in the State Constitution. Continue reading »
“Marriage is between a man and a woman. It is very strange that we have to fight for this or vote for it. It has been so understood for hundreds … Continue reading »
Billy Graham Endorses Marriage Protection Amendment
RALEIGH, NC—On Wednesday, evangelist Reverend Billy Graham issued a statement asking voters to vote for the Marriage Protection Amendment on May 8 in order to preserve marriage as the union between one man and one woman as God intended it. Reverend Billy Graham adds his voice of support as just one more prominent leader in the faith community supporting . Continue reading »
District Attorneys, Law Enforcement Officials Rebut Allegations of Domestic Violence Impact of Marriage Amendment
Raleigh, NC – Today, a coalition of District Attorneys, legal professionals, and other law enforcement officials sharply rebutted claims that the pending constitutional amendment on marriage would strip citizens of domestic violence protections, as is being claimed in television ads being aired by amendment opponents. The officials say such allegations are utterly false. Continue reading »
Vote FOR Marriage NC Releases Pre-Referendum Finance Report
RALEIGH, NC—Today, Vote FOR Marriage NC released its pre-referendum report for 2012. The report outlines that the referendum committee has raised $1,192,278.59 as of April 23, 2012 and has received over 1,000 individual donations from citizens across North Carolina. Continue reading »
Twenty-Two North Carolina Counties Endorse the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C.—Twenty-two counties have passed resolutions endorsing the Marriage Protection Amendment on the May 8 ballot, indicating their strong support for preserving marriage between one man and one woman in the State Constitution. Continue reading »
Vote FOR Marriage NC Demands Public Apology, Taxpayer Reimbursement by UNC Greensboro Provost Failing that, Provost Should Be Removed From His PositionContinue reading »
Vote FOR Marriage NC Hosts “Marriage Sunday” in Churches Statewide
RALEIGH, N.C. —This Sunday, Vote FOR Marriage NC will host a statewide event, “Marriage Sunday,” in an effort to spread the truth about the Marriage Protection Amendment and promote strong voter turnout in support of the Amendment. Continue reading »
Franklin Graham Endorses Marriage Protection Amendment
RALEIGH, NC—This week, Dr. Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, released a recorded statement in support of the Marriage Protection Amendment. The voters of North Carolina have waited for over a decade to preserve marriage in North Carolina with a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Continue reading »
Vote FOR Marriage NC Launches New TV Ad Refuting False Claims About Amendment
RALEIGH, NC – Today, Vote FOR Marriage NC launched a statewide TV advertisement that rebukes the falsehoods being propagated by those in opposition to the Marriage Protection Amendment. Continue reading »
Vote FOR Marriage NC Participates in Debates on Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, NC—This week, Tami Fitzgerald, chairwoman of Vote FOR Marriage NC, participated in two debates on the Marriage Protection Amendment. On Tuesday, Fitzgerald took part in a North Carolina Public Radio discussion on the program, “The State of Things.” Continue reading »
Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich Endorses the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Monday, Newt Gingrich, a candidate for President and former Speaker of the House, announced his strong support for the North Carolina Marriage Protection Amendment in a video-taped message.
Vote FOR Marriage NC Releases Television Advertisement
On Monday, Vote FOR Marriage NC launched its first statewide television advertisement, outlining the facts about the Marriage Protection Amendment. North Carolinians will finally have the opportunity on May 8 to preserve marriage as the union between one man and one woman by passing the constitutional amendment. Continue reading »
Anne Graham Lotz Releases Statement in Support of the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Thursday, Anne Graham Lotz, founder of AnGeL Ministries and daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, released a statement in support of the North Carolina Marriage Protection Amendment. Although Lotz states that she rarely offers an opinion on political matters, Lotz said, “…there are times when a political issue is also a moral and spiritual issue that I need to take a stand on.” Continue reading »
Independent Source, Legal Scholars Refute “Unintended Consequences” Arguments related to the Marriage Protection Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — Last week, Doug Clark, an editorial writer with the Greensboro News-Record, released a blog entry outlining his concerns about allegations that the Marriage Protection Amendment would alter domestic violence protections for all unmarried couples. Continue reading »
Campbell Law Professors Refute False Claims about the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Wednesday, law professors from Campbell University released a white paper refuting the claims made by Professor Maxine Eichner of UNC School of Law who has alleged that the Marriage Protection Amendment would negatively affect current law. Continue reading »
Seven Boards of Commissioners Endorse the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. —This week, Boards of Commissioners in Ashe County, Avery County, Caldwell County, Columbus County, Craven County, Watauga County, and Yancey County passed resolutions endorsing the Marriage Protection Amendment, indicating their strong support for preserving marriage between one man and one woman in the state constitution. Continue reading »
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Civitas Institute poll released today shows that 61 percent of likely primary voters in North Carolina support the Marriage Protection Amendment, illustrating that support for the Amendment remains strong across the state. Continue reading »
The media is at it again. Despite the fact that Speaker Thom Tillis helped lead the charge to bring the Marriage Protection Amendment to a vote before the people, media outlets are using his words out of context to confuse the public. Make no mistake: The Marriage Protection Amendment would not be on the May 8th ballot without the leadership of Speaker Tillis. Continue reading »
Primary Ballot will list Marriage Amendment as “Constitutional Amendment,” Not “Amendment One”
RALEIGH, N.C.- On Monday, the State Board of Elections stated that the May primary ballot will list the proposed constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union between one man and one woman as “Constitutional Amendment,” not “Amendment One” as opponents of the amendment have falsely reported. Continue reading »
Lincoln County Commissioners Endorse the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Tuesday, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution supporting the Marriage Protection Amendment, adding its name to a growing list of counties endorsing the proposed amendment to the state constitution preserving marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Continue reading »
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Union County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday endorsing the Marriage Protection Amendment, adding its name to a growing list of supporters in favor of preserving marriage in North Carolina. Continue reading »
Public Opinion Strategies Finds Errors in Elon Poll Methodology
RALEIGH, N.C. — Public Opinion Strategies (POS)—an outlet in partnership with The Wall Street Journal, NBC News, and National Public Radio—has released a memorandum outlining the flawed methodology that the Elon University poll uses to test public support for the Marriage Protection Amendment. Continue reading »
Vote FOR Marriage NC Responds to President Obama’s Statement against the Marriage Amendment
The following statement in reaction to President Obama’s opposition to the North Carolina Marriage Amendment may be attributed to Tami Fitzgerald, Chairwoman of Vote FOR Marriage NC:… Continue reading »
McDowell Commissioners, Spruce Pine Town Council Endorse Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — Earlier this week, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners and the Spruce Pine Town Council passed resolutions endorsing the Marriage Protection Amendment—the May 8th ballot question elevating current state law defining marriage as between one man and one woman to a constitutional amendment. Continue reading »
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Civitas Institute poll released last week shows that 64 percent of likely voters in North Carolina support the Marriage Protection Amendment, an increase from the 62 percent of likely voters who polled in support of the Amendment in January. Continue reading »
Stanly County Commissioners Support the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Stanly County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on Monday endorsing the Marriage Protection Amendment, a proposed amendment to the state constitution preserving marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Continue reading »
Brunswick County Commissioners Support the Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to support the Marriage Protection Amendment- a proposed amendment to the state constitution defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Continue reading »
RALEIGH,NC— Vote FOR Marriage NC will take part in a statewide Values Bus Tour hosted by the Heritage Foundation and the Family Research Council starting Saturday, March 3rd until Wednesday, March 8. Continue reading »
The North Carolina Constitution provides two ways in which it can be amended: by convention of the people or by legislative initiative. Historically, North Carolina’s constitutional amendments have come by legislative initiative, i.e., a proposal from the General Assembly. Continue reading »
The Marriage Amendment and the Ballot: Why the Full Text of the Amendment Doesn’t have to be on the Ballot
This coming May, North Carolina voters will once again have the opportunity to amend North Carolina’s Constitution. The proposed amendment would add a new section to article 14 and define marriage as between one man and one woman. Continue reading »
Wake County Commissioners Vote to Support Marriage Amendment
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Monday in support of an amendment to the state constitution that would clearly define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. The resolution also encouraged voters to go to the polls on May 8th to vote for the Amendment. Continue reading »
California Court Ruling Overturning Proposition 8 Shows Importance of North Carolina’s Marriage Protection Amendment: Today’s ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declaring California’s Proposition 8 unconstitutional reinforces how important it is that North Carolina voters adopt the Marriage Protection Amendment Continue reading »
Vote FOR Marriage NC Announces Launch of Campaign and Website Vote FOR Marriage NC, a broad coalition of policy organizations and faith leaders in support of the North Carolina Marriage Protection Amendment- an amendment to the state constitution preserving marriage as a union between one man and one woman- launched its campaign and website today. Continue reading »
Letter To The North Carolina Attorney General: On behalf of the Vote FOR Marriage NC Referendum Committee, the organizations it represents, and the overwhelming majority of North Carolinians who firmly believe that marriage is and should remain the legal union of one man and one woman Continue reading »
Guilford County Lawsuit Exemplifies Need for Marriage Amendment: The lawsuit filed last week by Guilford County Register of Deeds Jeff Thigpen and 10 other people challenging a requirement that marrying couples in North Carolina obtain a state-issued license, serves as just another example of why the Marriage Protection Amendment is needed. Continue reading »
A group of civic and religious leaders have formed a campaign committee to urge North Carolinians to pass the marriage protection amendment next May. Continue reading »
About Vote FOR Marriage NC
Vote FOR Marriage NC is a bi-partisan, broad coalition of leaders, including leaders of various faiths as well as people outside the religious community, who support the North Carolina Marriage Protection Amendment and asked the Legislature to place it on the ballot. These leaders have assembled a campaign to ensure this amendment passes. Learn More.
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