Washington domestic partnership law passing but outcome still uncertain

Pams House blend  Nov 04 09

Results of the count of ballots received before election day are encouraging but too close to call.  So far Referendum 71 is passing 51.12% to 48.88%, meaning the domestic partnership law is safe for the moment.  Tomorrow late afternoon the state will release the count of ballots deposited into drop boxes today, and some recently mailed ballots.  Final results may not be available for several days as ballots mailed at the last minute make their way to the county auditors' offices.

Hopeful note: of the estimated number of ballots on hand left to be counted, by far the most are from King County. Full story...

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