Ballot issues ~ Same-sex marriage ban passes in Georgia, leading in Kentucky Jeannie Shawl at 7:32 PM ET
[JURIST Election Special] Georgia voters today considered a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that the marriage amendment has passed.
Voters in Kentucky considered a similar constitutional amendment (scroll down) banning same-sex marriage and civil unions. With over 37% of precincts reporting:
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