Ballot Measure Results

Terence Huynh
05 November 2008, 16:58

Arizona has passed Proposition 102, which would effectively ban Gay Marriages in the state – gaining 56% of the vote. However, Arizona voters rejected Proposition 202, which would see illegal immigrants being hired illegal.

California, which has two propositions, is still processing their results. Currently, Proposition 8 – which would ban Gay Marriage – has 53% saying yes and 47% saying no. Not all votes have been counted, with only 33% being reported. Proposition 4 – which would change its state’s constitution to make doctors report to the parents of a pregnant minor who wants an abortion – has 32% of all votes counted, with 52% saying no and 48% saying yes.

Florida, who is still processing its result, has also said yes in banning Gay Marriage. With 62% saying yes and 38% saying No.

For Affirmative Action – which prohibits governments to discriminate against or give preferential treatment to an indivdiual or group because of their race, sex or colour – Colorado has said no, and Nebraska has said Yes.

Washington voted on having Doctor-Assisted Suicide allowed, with that passing on a 58% to 42% result. However, only 43% of all votes have been reported.