The Results Are In: See Where States Stand on Same-Sex Mariage, Doctor-Assisted Suicide, Medical Marijuana, Affirmative Action & Abortion

The people have spoken. Here’s some of the latest state law updates:

  • California voters have decided to ban same-sex marriage with 52 percent voting to limit marriage to heterosexual couples. The CA State Attorney said those who have already been married in the state will retain their validity; however, legal challenges are possible. They join 27 other states that have already banned same-sex marriage.
  • Florida and Arizona voters also voted to ban same-sex marriage, with 62 percent and 56 percent voting to limit marriage to heterosexuals.

  • Washington voted to allow doctor-assisted suicide for the terminally ill.

  • South Dakota and Colorado voters rejected curtailing abortion rights.

  • Michigan constituents voted to allow the use of medical marijuana.

  • Nebraska voted to end race and gender-based affirmative action.

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