This entry is looking at races/propositions of particular importance to the queer community. Refresh frequently for updates with a queer twist.
PRESIDENTIAL RACE:
Barack Obama (D) (Winner)
SENATORIAL RACE:
New Mexico:
Pro-equality Tom Udall (D)(Winner).
North Carolina:
Anti-gay Senator Dole (R) (Loser), Kay Hagan (D) (Winner)
New Hampshire:
Pro-gay Jeanne Shaheen (D) (Winner)
CONGRESSIONAL RACES:
Florida:
Anti-gay Tom Feeney (R) (Loser), Suzanne Kosmas (D)(Winner).
Kentucky:
Anti-gay Mitch McConnell (R) (Winner)
Massachusetts:
Openly gay Barney Frank (D) (Winner).
Wisconsin:
Openly lesbian Tammy Baldwin (D) (Winner).
Colorado:
Openly gay Jared Polis (D) (Winner)
PROPOSITIONS:
California Prop 8 (Marriage Ban) - Early indications suggest it passing
Florida Prop 2 (Marriage Ban) - Passed
Arizona Prop 102 (Marriage Ban) - Passed
Arkansas Prop 1 (LGBT Adoption Ban) - Passed
Connecticut Initiative 1 (Constitutional Convention) - Rejected