Stakes high for Maine’s marriage vote
From: The Washington Times | October 10, 2009
PORTLAND, Maine | For an off-year election in a state only rarely in the national political spotlight, an upcoming referendum on same-sex marriage has dramatic potential to make history and to roil emotions from coast to coast. On Nov. 3, Maine voters will become the first in any state with the chance to repeal or uphold a law, passed by their legislature and signed by their governor, legalizing same-sex marriage. The outcome is considered too close to call, and the race is galvanizing activists on both sides of the issue across the country. The ballot measure, Question One, results from …
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