N.Y. clerk who refused gay marriage licenses wins re-election

LEDYARD, N.Y. ? The town clerk in Ledyard, N.Y., who drew national attention after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples won re-election on Tuesday (Nov. 8).

Incumbent Rose Marie Belforti, a Republican, defeated Ed Easter, of Aurora, who launched a write-in candidacy about six weeks ago after learning of his opponent?s stance against New York?s new Marriage Equality Act.

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