[10] Support for Question 6 consisted of a coalition of civil rights leaders, clergy,[11] businesses,[12] partners,[13] and politicians known as Marylanders for Marriage Equality.

[16][17][18] O'Malley said he concluded that "discriminating against individuals based on their sexual orientation in the context of civil marital rights is unjust" and "treating the children of families headed by same-sex couples with lesser protections under the law than the children of families headed by heterosexual parents, is also unjust.

[32] An official at Gallaudet University, Angela McCaskill, used as an example[33] of religious persecution in a political ad opposing same-sex marriage, opted to have herself removed because it was misleading.

[34] Religious officials, as well as supporters of same-sex marriage rallied for McCaskill and called for her reinstatement, stating that she should not be penalized for her personal views.

[36] Several dozen small employers in the state have said that same-sex marriage will be good for business, helping to attract and retain talent.

[71][72] In a statement regarding the election results, Governor Martin O'Malley said "Whether your parents happen to be gay or straight, Democratic, Republican or Independent, your families are equal before the eyes of the law.