The New York Times reports that 61.2 percent (691,661 voters) supported this new definition of marriage, versus 38.8 percent (438,318 voters), with 75 percent of votes reported.The 2015 Supreme Court decision, Obergefell v.
Hodges, brought marriage equality to every U.S. state — although its future is in doubt after the formation of a 6-3 conservative majority following Amy Coney Barrett's swearing-in.Since the majority of states still have same-sex marriage bans on the books, Nevada's move could be seen as the first proactive measure to protect it on behalf of voters.
Previously, the state legislature voted twice to include the measure on the ballot.Support for same-sex marriage is at a record high in the U.S.