California Voters Pass Proposition 3 to Protect Marriage Equality Regardless of Gender or Race

Nov 6, 2024, 06:35 AM

California voters have passed Proposition 3, amending the state constitution to protect marriage as a fundamental right regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or race. This measure repeals Proposition 8, which was approved in 2008 to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Early election results showed a majority of Californians supported the amendment, and ABC News projected its passage. Proposition 3 ensures that LGBTQ+ couples can continue to marry even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns landmark cases. The amendment enshrines the 'fundamental right to marry' in the state constitution, officially erasing the remnants of Proposition 8.