Elon, NC -- Fifth-six percent of North Carolinians oppose a state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, according to a new poll out of Elon University.
The poll was conducted Sept. 25-29 and surveyed 594 North Carolina residents.
The poll shows growing support for same-sex marriage, as opposition to same sex marriage has dropped four percent since the poll asked the same question in March of 2009.
Additionally, the number of people who would prefer to see no legal recognition for same-sex couples has dropped ten percent since pollsters asked the same question two years ago.
North Carolinians will go to the polls in May to vote on a constitutional amendment after lawmakers approved the ballot measure late this summer.
The poll also found a majority of North Carolinians disapprove of the job of the General Assembly, with 41% percent disapproving and 39% approving.
Governor Bev Perdue's job approval rating stands at 41% approve and 51% disapprove. Gov. Perdue faces re-election next November.
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