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Election Ads Show Importance of Marriage (Slideshow)
Yes on 1: Mainers United for Marriage – Brotherhood

Firefighters Andrew, Dave, Eric and Ryan talk about trust, respect and why they’re voting “Yes” on Question 1. They know marriage matters to ALL Maine families.

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The Lang Family

Rev. Rich Lang, of the University Temple Methodist Church in Seattle, and his wife Cathy, examine their reflections on the freedom to marry and Washington’s Ref. 74.

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Pretty Simple

“It’s pretty simple” says John from Richfield, Minnesota. “The constitution should be used to protect our freedoms, not limit them.”

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Bob Ross of NAACP in Prince George’s County Supports Marriage Equality

In Maryland, Prince George’s County NAACP President Bob Ross explains why he’s voting for Question 6 in Maryland in this web ad.

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Pastor Michael Gray & Robyn Gray

Pastor Michael Gray and his wife Robyn dispel the myths about Maine’s Question 1.

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The Boehler Family

The first TV ad for Washington’s Referendum 74 features Robin and Stephen Boehler speaking out on behalf of their youngest daughter Sara, who is gay and engaged to be married to her longtime partner.

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Chris Morningstar

Washington resident Chris Morningstar urges voters to approve Referendum 74 and shares the story of what happened when her daughter’s partner was diagnosed with brain cancer.

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Kim & John

Minnesota United for All Families’ first ad features Kim & Don, a couple who is Catholic and Republican, talking about their neighbors and why they are voting “No.”

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Bonus: Brendon Ayanbadejo

Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo is a Marylander for marriage equality.

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With 34 days until Election Day, campaigns are heating up in the four states where marriage is on the ballot.

In each of the four states – Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington—30-second ads seek to convince undecided voters why marriage is so important using the personal stories of parents, neighbors, clergy, and firefighters, among others.

Here’s a slideshow of the TV ads so far. Which are your favorites? Let us know on Facebook.