Gov . Chris Christie has called for a referendum to settle the same - sex marriage issue . Gay rights advocates argue that such issues should n't go to a public vote . A recent poll found that 52 % of New Jersey voters are in favor of legalizing same - sex marriage . Eleven states and the District of Columbia currently grant same - sex marriage licenses .
Gov . Chris Christie has called for a referendum to settle the same-sex marriage issue . Gay rights advocates argue that such issues should n't go to a public vote . A recent poll found that 52 % of New Jersey voters are in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage . Six states and the District of Columbia currently grant same-sex marriage licenses .