California voters overturned same-sex marriage rights in a vote that stands to affect how the issue plays out elsewhere in the nation. Proposition 8, which would establish marriage as a union between a man and a woman, passed with 52.1% of the vote, against 47.9% opposed, with 94.6% of precincts reporting. The approval marks a stunning upset in a $70 million campaign that just weeks ago looked to be running in favor of preserving gay marriage rights.Even amid a heated presidential election, the contest over Prop 8 emerged as one of the dominant political issues in the state this year, and was a big driver of voter turnout. Observers believe the losing side will suffer a serious blow in the national debate over gay-marriage rights. The winning side will have the momentum and also be able to claim a popular mandate as judges and voters across the country are poised to weigh the issue in other states.
Many religious leaders implored their congregants to support Prop 8. Cash has poured in from church members. The global head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or the Mormon Church, issued a letter in June calling on followers to "do all you can" to back the measure, and Mormons have emerged as some of the biggest Prop 8 fundraisers. For more information, click here. For a video on the results of the California election, click here.
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Hip Hip Hooray! It was quite the battle, and a story we'll be telling for a long time. Thanks to everyone for their hard work.
What a blessing! I dont live in Cali but i was really concerned about the effects it could have on the children and families all over the country. God Bless America and those who supported the passing of prop 8
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