The Maryland slots and early voting ballot issues were approved. Voters also approved a lower-profile constitutional amendment, known as Question 1, that would authorize the legislature to establish early voting starting with the 2010 elections. Voters were supporting that measure overwhelmingly.
Day: November 5, 2008
Recount Looms?
In Minnesota, a recount looms in the race for Senate between Franken, Coleman, and Barkley. Sen. Stevens looks to be up in Alaska and Sen. Smith appears to have a slight lead in Oregon, according to The Times.
Shays Defeated
Rep. Chris Shays was defeated yesterday.