According to a new poll from the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute, Ohioans are still split on the idea of same sex marriage, and if the election were held today, would not vote to overturn the state's ban on gay marriage.
The survey of 1,001 adults, of which 883 were registered voters, 47 percent believe same sex couples should be allowed to marry. Another 47 percent do not believe that same sex couples should be permitted to marry. Six percent were unsure or did not respond to the question.
When questioned about a potential state constitutional amendment to repeal the one that banned same sex marriage nearly one decade ago, 51 percent answered that they would not support such a measure. 45 percent said that they would vote to overturn the ban on gay marriages.