On November 6, voters in Maine, Maryland and Washington approved marriage equality initiatives. Voters also rejected a ban on marriage for gay and lesbian couples in Minnesota, but a state statute is still in effect.
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Maine
Will Maine be the first state to win a ballot campaign for marriage equality? In the spring of 2009, Maine passed a marriage equality bill. It was all set to become law, but anti-marriage activists put the legislation up to a “People’s Veto” referendum before the law went into effect. Anti-marriage forces won by just 33,000 votes. Now, polling is looking promising, but the only poll that matters is on Election Day.
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Maryland
Earlier this year, Maryland experienced an exciting victory as marriage equality passed through the General Assembly after being introduced by Governor Martin O’Malley. However, opponents of marriage equality introduced a referendum for the November ballot. Join the Marylanders for Marriage Equality in the fight for freedom today. Read more >
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Minnesota
Minnesota already has a law on the books that prevents gay and lesbian couples from getting married. The proposed new measure would add a second ban that would be harder to undo. Minnesotans United for All Families can always use more help and volunteers. Sign up today! Read more >
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Washington
In February of 2012, gay and lesbian Americans and their allies rejoiced as marriage equality passed through the Washington Legislature. Unfortunately, opponents of equality were quick to gather signatures for a referendum on the 2012 ballot. Now, Washington United for Marriage is campaigning to ensure that voters approve Referendum 74 and bring equality to everyone. Read more >
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Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court Justice David Wiggins is being targeted by groups like NOM for his vote that struck down the state’s ban on marriage equality in 2009.
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