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%
Yes
60–70%
50–60%
No
60–70%
50–60%
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.[1]
^"Maine Marriage Equality Law to Take Effect December 29". www.advocate.com. December 3, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
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