2009 LWV Maine, Equality in Marriage

Date Study Completed

4/2009

Name of Submitting League

LWV Maine

Title of Study

Equality in Marriage

Summary of Study

In light of the increasingly controversial public debate about marriage between same-sex partners, and considering legislation pending before the Maine State Legislature this session, the board of directors of the League of Women Voters of Maine undertook a concurrence project to assess whether there is member agreement that the League should support or oppose same-sex marriage in Maine. The concurrence project began in January, 2009 and concluded in April 2009.

League or Contact Email Address

lwvme@gwi.net

League or Contact Phone Number

207-622-0256

URL(s) of study, position or related documents

http://www.lwvme.org/Marriage.html