Election 2009

Parker victorious – Houston becomes largest US city to elect openly gay mayor

Parker victorious – Houston becomes largest US city to elect openly gay mayor

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Annise Parker has been elected mayor of the nation's 4th largest city, making Houston the largest U.S. city to ever have an openly gay individual serve as mayor. Recognizing the [...]
Houston voters to elect new mayor today; Parker leads in final polls

Houston voters to elect new mayor today; Parker leads in final polls

Saturday, December 12, 2009
Houston voters head to the polls Saturday to vote on several runoff races, and final polls indicate they could elect the city's first openly gay mayor. City Controller Annise Parker [...]
Washington's 'everything but marriage' law goes into effect

Washington's 'everything but marriage' law goes into effect

Thursday, December 3, 2009
Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed and Governor Chris Gregoire have made it official, certifying that voters adopted the “everything but marriage” domestic partnership law approved by the Legislature last [...]
Election night brings victory and defeat for gay candidates, issues across the nation

Election night brings victory and defeat for gay candidates, issues across the nation

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
It was to be a night of hope and promise for the LGBT community, but instead the crushing defeat of Maine's gay marriage law delivered another setback for gay rights [...]
Voters approved domestic partner benefits measure in Washington state

Voters approved domestic partner benefits measure in Washington state

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
In a victory for gay rights supporters, voters in Washington state have approved Referendum 71, a measure to expand the state's domestic partnership law. The results are a disappointment to [...]
Maine votes to repeal gay marriage law

Maine votes to repeal gay marriage law

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Maine voters on Tuesday rejected a law allowing gay marriage, a closely fought referendum on the one year anniversary of a similar outcome in California. Repealing the law passed by [...]
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