2012 Maine Question 1

Question 1: Citizen Initiative
November 6, 2012
An Act to Allow Marriage Licenses for Same-Sex Couples and Protect Religious Freedom
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 370,770 52.60%
No 334,049 47.40%
Valid votes 704,819 97.65%
Invalid or blank votes 16,972 2.35%
Total votes 721,791 100.00%
Source: [1], Tabulation of Votes

Maine Question 1 was a voter referendum on an initiated state statute that occurred on November 6, 2012. The referendum was held to determine whether or not to legalize same-sex marriage. The referendum passed with a 53-47% vote legalizing same-sex marriage in Maine.

The law took effect on December 29, 2012.

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