State Issue 1: Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this state and its political subdivisions. This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage.
Source for Popular Vote data: Ohio Secretary of State. Official Results 2004, Ohio Secretary of State (http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/ElectionsVoter/results2004.aspx?Section=147) (accessed 04 Jan 2007)