Other ballot issues.

For now at least, the American people seem to looking towards a more tolerant chapter in our nation's history. The presidential election did in fact show that values issues will be trumped by economic issues.

However, taking a look at some of the ballot initiatives across the state, it's clear that the American people still care very deeply about certain hot button issues. Even if particular candidates are focusing on issues such as the economy and the wars, there are still large groups of individuals committed to getting value issues on to the ballot.

How each measure fared depends on the state but overall, it was not a good night for gays and lesbians or for immigration/minority issues. Here's a list:


Arizona
Ban on Gay Marriage
Passed 56% - 44%

Hiring Illegal Immigrants (employer sanctions)
Failed 59% - 41%

Arkansas
Ban on Gay Couples Adopting Children
Passed 57% - 43%

California
Ban on Gay Marriage
Currently passing 52% - 48%

Abortion Limits (parental notification)
Failed 52% - 48%

Colorado
End Affirmative Action
Currently tied 50% - 50%

Define Human Life from Moment of Conception
Failing 73% -27%

Florida
Ban on Gay Marriage
Passed 62% - 38%

Maryland
Allow Video Lottery
Passed 59% - 41%

Massachusetts
Repeal State Income Tax
Failed 70%-30%

Michigan
Allow Medical Marijuana
Passed 63% - 37%

Allow Stem Cell Research
Passed 53% - 47%

Missouri
English Language Only
Passed 86% - 14%

Stormwater
Passed 58% - 42%

Casinos and Gambling (loss limits)
Passed 56%- 44%

Home Care
Passed 75%-25%

Renewable Energy
Passed 66%-34%

Nebraska
End Affirmative Action
Passed 58% - 42%

South Dakota
Abortion Limits
Failed 55%-45%

Washington
Allow Doctor-Assisted Suicide
Passed 59-41%