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Wrapping up last night's ballot measures

 

Published 11/4/2009 by Mark Murray at First Read

From NBC's Kelly PaiceMore happened yesterday than just two gubernatorial races and a special congressional election -- key ballot initiatives were voted on across the nation. To name a few, in Maine, voters repealed the state's law allowing same-sex marriage, a law that was signed by Gov. John Baldacci (D) only six months ago. According to the AP, the repeal passed by a 53%-47% margin. Also, a measure in Washington state that would expand rights and responsibilities to those in same-sex domestic...( read more ) (link)

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