News
Maine Voters Repeal Gay Marriage
Gay-marriage opponents in the U.S. State of Maine have snatched victory in a referendum on a new law that would have allowed same-sex couples to wed.
The latest figures show that 52.7 per cent of citizens voted against the new right, compared to 47.2 per cent in favour.
Maine legalised gay marriage in May and the law was due to come into force on September 12th. However, it was shelved after religious groups announced they had collected enough signatures to push for a voter referendum on the issue.
Gay marriage is legal in five states – Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Iowa – but this right has been granted by courts or legislature, rather than voter preference.
