Maine Gay Marriage Referendum: Results, Updates

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Gay marriage was put to a vote in Maine on Tuesday in a closely watched referendum that gay-rights activists across the country hoped would prove that public opinion is turning in their favor. Turnout has been higher than expected, which analysts say favors supporters of same-sex marriage.

Voters had to decide whether to repeal or affirm a state law that would allow gay couples to wed. The law was passed by the Legislature last May but never took effect because of a petition drive by conservatives.

A vote to uphold the law would mark the first t

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