Maine voters reject same-sex marriage

Nov 4th, 2009 - The Raw Story

Related content:

Maine voters have rejected a law allowing same-sex couples to marry, in a major setback to gay rights advocates hoping the northeastern US state would become the first in the country where voters directly approve gay marriage.

In a hard fought referendum that drew a large turnout, 53 percent of voters defeated a law passed by the state legislature in May, while 47 percent voted for the measure, with 87 percent of precincts reporting early Wednesday.

Read the whole story on The Raw Story or try our Toolbar

blog comments powered by Disqus

Backers, foes of same-sex marriage reflect
Nov 5th, 2009 - Boston
PORTLAND, Maine - Tearful supporters of same-sex marriage vowed to continue their fight in Maine yesterday after voters narrowly shot it down, while newly energized opponents pledged to preserve traditional marriage here and nationwide.
Repeal of same-sex marriage felt in Vermont
Nov 4th, 2009 - NECN
(NECN: Anya Huneke, Burlington, Mass.) - The repeal of same sex marriage in Maine was felt by advocates on both sides of the issue in Vermont. A blow to supporters who had invested a lot of time and money into protecting Maine's gay marriage law...
A Setback in Maine for Gay Marriage, but Medical Marijuana Law Expands
Nov 4th, 2009 - New York Times
In a stinging setback for the national gay-rights movement, Maine voters narrowly decided to repeal the state's new law allowing same-sex marriage. With 87 percent of precincts reporting early Wednesday morning...
Backers of same-sex marriage pledge to keep up Maine fight
Nov 4th, 2009 - Boston
Friends console one another early today after learning that voters had repealed Maine's gay-marriage law. PORTLAND, Maine -- Proponents of same-sex marriage vowed today to continue their fight in Maine a day after voters narrowly shot it down.
Governor races in Virginia, New Jersey test Obama clout; Maine votes on same-sex marriage
Nov 3rd, 2009 - Newser
President Barack Obama's political clout was on the line Tuesday as Virginia and New Jersey chose governors in contests that could serve as warning signs for Democrats about the public's mood heading into an important midterm election year.