Same-Sex Marriage Around the U.S.

Gay marriage became legal in 11 more states this week.

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Washington - Rounding out Election Night on Nov. 6, 2012, was Washington state, where voters approved a referendum supporting same-sex marriage. Couples were allowed to wed beginning Dec. 9, 2012. (Photo: REUTERS/Cliff Despeaux)
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Iowa - In the court case Varnum v. Brien, the Iowa Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold gay marriage on April 3, 2009. Gay couples were allowed to marry beginning April 27, 2009. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)Connecticut - On Oct. 10, 2008, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled to uphold gay marriage. A bill formally legalizing same-sex unions was signed into law in April 2009. (Photo: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)

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Washington - Rounding out Election Night on Nov. 6, 2012, was Washington state, where voters approved a referendum supporting same-sex marriage. Couples were allowed to wed beginning Dec. 9, 2012. (Photo: REUTERS/Cliff Despeaux)

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